Workshops on Deep Foundation Dynamic Testing and Analysis

Pile Driving Contractors Association
and
Pile Dynamics, Inc.
Present
<strong>Workshops</strong> on
Deep Foundation Dynamic Testing and Analysis
October 10 and 11, 2011
Cleveland Innerbelt Bridge
at the
PDI Headquarters
30725 Aurora Road
Cleveland, OH 44139 USA
+1 216 831‐6131

Monday, October 10, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
High Strain Dynamic Foundation Testing (PDA and CAPWAP®) Workshop part 1
Who Should Attend: Pile Driving Analyzer® (PDA) and CAPWAP users interested in sharpening their skills;
engineers, foundation testing professionals, students and professors already familiar with the basic
concepts of deep foundation dynamic testing and analysis. Those interested in taking the Dynamic
Measurement and Analysis Proficiency Test*
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this two day workshop attendees will be able to:
• Operate the PDA in a manner conducive to acquiring good quality data
• Assess pile bearing capacity, pile driving stresses, hammer performance and pile integrity by
various methods
• Avoid pitfalls when analyzing PDA data with the CAPWAP software
• Interpret PDA testing and CAPWAP software results
• Describe the soil‐model used in CAPWAP
• Prepare the input for CAPWAP
• Review options for CAPWAP analysis and output
• Calculate bearing capacity and its distribution for driven piles from impact records
Program (subject to change)
7:30 Registration
8:30 Welcome
8:45 Wave Mechanics and PDA derivations
10:00 Break
10:15 Good PDA Practice
12:15 Lunch
1:15 Case Method Capacity
1:45 Pile Driving Monitoring (hammer performance, driving stresses, integrity)
3:00 Dynamic Testing of Drilled Shafts
3:30 Break
3:45 Economic Benefits of PDA application
4:15 Wireless and Remote PDA testing demonstration
5:00 Adjourn
*At the end of the Deep Foundation High Strain Testing Workshop participants may take a multiple
choice Dynamic Measurement and Analysis Proficiency Test which will take less than 1‐½ hours to
complete. The test will cover the theory of Wave Mechanics, Case Method (PDA) equations, data quality
assessment, data interpretation and basic CAPWAP analysis. The workshop will provide a preparation for
this test, however those taking the test are also advised to study the “Appendix A” and “Helpful Hints” of
the PDA manual, review some of the EXAMPLE data provided with the PDA, and read the CAPWAP
background material.
Please bring a calculator to the test. (Cell phone calculator apps are NOT permitted).
A Certificate of Proficiency in High Strain Dynamic Pile Testing will be awarded to those who pass the test.
The Level indicated on the Certificate is dependent on the score achieved on the test. Those who do not
pass the test will receive full credit of test registration fee to be applied towards retaking the test at the
next opportunity.

Tuesday, October 11
Morning session, 8:30 to 2:30: High Strain Dynamic Foundation Testing Workshop part 2
Program (subject to change)
8:30 CAPWAP® Introduction and Example (attendees encouraged to follow along on their laptops)
10:00 Break
10:15 CAPWAP Examples, continued
11:00 Integrity Evaluation Methods
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Dynamic Measurement and Analysis Proficiency Test (optional)
2:45 Break / Adjourn
Afternoon session, 3:00 – 5:00: Wave Equation (GRLWEAP) Workshop
3:00 Wave Equation Models – Wave Equation Examples (attendees are encouraged to follow along on
their laptops with software provided)
5:00 Adjourn
Workshop Lecturers
Frank Rausche, PhD., P.E., is a principal of both Pile Dynamics, Inc. and GRL Engineers, Inc. He has been
involved in the research and development of dynamic testing and analysis methods since his mid‐1960s
work at Case Western Reserve University, where he derived the Case Method equations for dynamic pile
testing and developed the CAPWAP and GRLWEAP software. Frank has numerous published papers,
lectures frequently and is still actively engaged in dynamic testing.
Garland Likins, P.E., is the president of PDI and a principal of GRL Engineers, Inc. (GRL). In his 40 years
since participating in the original dynamic pile testing research at Case Western Reserve University,
Garland has directed the development and improvement of multiple testing systems for deep
foundations. He has numerous published papers, is active in several code and professional societies, and
is a frequent lecturer.
Brent Robinson, P.E. is a partner in PDI and its sister company GRL Engineers, Inc. (GRL). He oversees civil
engineering and research and development activities and trains users of PDI equipment. Since joining
GRL in 1999, he has performed measurement and analysis for foundation projects around the world.
Brent is a PhD candidate at North Carolina State University, past chair of the Geotechnical Committee of
the Cleveland Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the recipient of the TRB Best Paper
Award in Soil Mechanics in 2010.
Jorge Beim has been practicing dynamic foundation testing since 1987, first as Managing Director of PDI
Engenharia Ltda., in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and since 2005 as a Senior Engineer with Pile Dynamics. At PDI,
Jorge frequently provides training in the use of equipment and software developed by PDI. He has written
some of the PDI software and supports hardware development.
Hotel Reservations
Attendees should make their own hotel reservations. A special group rate of US$99 plus tax including
breakfast, evening manager’s reception and wireless high speed internet, is available at the Hampton Inn
Solon. Must reserve by October 1, call +1 440‐542‐0400 and mention Deep Foundation Dynamic Testing
and Analysis workshop or visit www.solonhamptoninn.com and enter group/convention code DFD.

Registration Fees and Form
Fax, Mail or email this completed registration form by October 1 (early bird deadline September 20) to:
Pile Driving Contractors Association
1857 Wells Road, Suite 215
Orange Park, FL 32073
Fax: +1 904‐215‐2977
Elizabeth@piledrivers.org
The previous PDCA workshop was sold out. There is limited seating available for this workshop, so
early registration is encouraged. For more information please contact Elizabeth Evans at PDCA at
elizabeth@piledrivers.org , or toll free (US only) at 888‐311‐PDCA (7322).
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□ High Strain Dynamic Foundation Testing Workshop $400.00 $500.00
□ Dynamic Measurement and Analysis Proficiency Test $200.00 $200.00
□ $50 discount for Government employees, no discount on Test
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