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INSTRUCTORS: 
Aaron Budge, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE
Mohamed Ezzat, Ph.D., D.Eng., M. ASCE
Mohamad H. Hussein, P.E., M.ASC

Course Length: 3 days/21 hours

Purpose and Background

The purpose of this course is to present modern techniques for the design, installation, and verification of deep foundations (driven piles, auger-cast piles, and drilled shafts). Over the past twenty-five years, major changes have occurred in the deep foundations industry. New improved methods have been developed for installing all types of deep foundations, increased loads are being used, and new quality control and assurance procedures have been developed. For driven piles, higher loads can be achieved with bigger hammers, testing and quality control/assurance methods have been adopted, wave equation analysis is being widely used, and higher strength materials are becoming common. Larger size and stronger materials driven piles have become available, Auger-cast piles are being used with increasing frequency. High-capacity drilled shafts are being utilized more frequently. New design and specifications have been adopted in many codes and standards. This course will present modern design and construction monitoring procedures for deep foundations including discussions on new developments.

Learning Outcomes

This seminar presents modern techniques for the design, installation and verification of Deep Foundations. Throughout the last two decades major changes; for example, LRFD and computer software, have occurred in the deep foundations industry. New improved methods have been mainstreamed into practice for the design and installation of all types of deep foundations. Upon completion of this seminar, you will be able to:

• Explain the minimum recommendations for site investigations, laboratory and insitu test methods and property selection guidance for deep foundations design and construction
• Select the appropriate deep foundation systems and assess the appropriate foundation element installation equipment and construction procedure
• Conduct design and analysis of single piles and pile groups subject to axial and lateral loads and moments
• Apply the use of wave equation analysis for the design and installation of driven piles Understand and specify the use of static and dynamic testing and monitoring methods for structural integrity and geotechnical, load carrying capacity
• Select the key project variables and requirements within construction specifications and plans for deep foundations Communicate the advantages and disadvantages of various deep foundation types

Benefits:

• Subsurface investigation methods for deep foundation design and construction
• Fundamentals of the geotechnical design process for deep foundations
• New standards and procedures for the design and installation of deep foundations
• Wave equation analysis as applied to both the design and installation of driven piles including driving problems
• Various capacity determination methods including both static and dynamic methods
• Geotechnical investigations, laboratory and insitu test methods and parameter selection guidance for deep foundation design and construction
• Select the appropriate deep foundation system and assess the appropriate foundation element installation equipment and construction procedure
• Conduct design and analysis of single piles and pile groups subject to axial and lateral loads and moments
• Static and dynamic testing and monitoring methods for structural integrity and geotechnical, load carrying capacity
• Select the key project variables and requirements within construction specifications and plans for deep foundations
• Advantages and disadvantages of various deep foundation types

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Students' achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a short post-assessment (true-false, multiple choice and fill in the blank questions).

Special Features

Each attendee will receive the FHWA comprehensive manuals Design and Construction of Driven Pile Foundations, Drilled Shaft: Construction Procedure and Design Methods and Design and Construction of Continuous Flight Auger Piles.

Who Should Attend?

• Geotechnical specialists
• Construction engineers
• Contractors
• Structural engineers
• Owners
• Professionals involved in the design, construction, inspection, testing and specification of deep foundations (driven piles, cast-in-place piles, or drilled shafts)
• Graduate students

Course Outline

Day 1

• WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
• Review of course objectives and agenda
• Introduction of participants
• OVERVIEW OF DEEP FOUNDATION DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
• General project development process
• Present changes of practice and emerging technologies
• Difference between ASD and LRFD design methods
• SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATIONS FOR DEEP FOUNDATION PROJECTS
• BREAK
• SAUDI ARABIA GEOLOGICAL FORMATION AND GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING CHALLENGES
• Overview of the geological formations in Saudi Arabia.
• Discussion on unique geotechnical challenges in the region.
• Case studies highlighting local challenges and solutions.
• SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATIONS FOR SAUDI ARABIAN PROJECTS
• Tailoring investigations to address specific Saudi geological conditions.
• Role of subsurface investigations in optimizing foundation design.
• LUNCH
• DEEP FOUNDATIONS TYPES AND INSTALLATION METHODS
• Driven piles, auger-cast piles, and drilled shafts
• DESIGN OF DEEP FOUNDATIONS
• Influence of construction on design and foundation behavior
• Special considerations: driveability, seismic, scour, soil behavior, time effects
• Construction method effects on finished product behavior
• BREAK
• COMPUTATION OF DEEP FOUNDATION CAPACITY
• Understanding project requirements
• Axial capacity of driven piles, drilled shafts, and auger-cast piles
• Single and group capacity under axial loading
• DISCUSSIONS

Day 2

• WAVE EQUATION ANALYSIS OF PILE DRIVING
• PILE DRIVING INSPECTIONS
• BREAK
• DESIGNING FOR VERTICAL DEFORMATIONS
• DESIGNING FOR LATERAL LOADING
• Single and group behavior
• LUNCH
• SAUDI STANDARDS FOR DEEP FOUNDATION DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
• Examination of Saudi standards and regulations for deep foundations.
• Comparison with global standards.
• Practical application in local engineering projects.
• AXIAL CAPACITY OF DRILLED SHAFTS SOCKETED IN ROCKS
• Techniques for calculating axial capacity in rock.
• Impact of regional rock properties on design and construction.
• Practical Example
• BREAK
• AMERICAN STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
• CONSTRUCTION MONITORING AND INSPECTION
• Introduce the overall topic of construction monitoring and inspection
• Discuss driving formulas and explain why they are not recommended
• FHWA/State DOTs Foundation Inspection Certification Program
• DISCUSSIONS

Day 3

• STATIC LOAD TESTING
• Conventional static load tests
• Bi-directional load testing
• DYNAMIC TESTING OF DRIVEN PILES
• Testing methods and equipment
• Basic principles, interpretations, and practical applications
• BREAK
• DYNAMIC TESTING OF CAST-IN-PLACE PILES and DRILLED SHAFTS
• High-strain and high-strain testing methods and equipment
• Cross-hole Logging (CSL) and Thermal Integrity Profiling (T.I.P.)
• Applications, interpretations, and limitations
• LUNCH
• SETTLEMENT OF DRILLED SHAFTS SOCKETED IN ROCKS
• Principles governing the settlement behavior of drilled shafts in rock.
• Analytical and Empirical Methods for Settlement Prediction.
• Mitigation and Performance Evaluation
• BREAK
• INTRODUCTION TO AI AND GENETIC ALGORITHM OPTIMIZATION IN PILE FOUNDATION DESIGN
• Overview of AI and genetic algorithms in geotechnical engineering.
• Benefits and challenges of using these techniques in pile foundation design.
• Case studies demonstrating the application and results of these methods.
• EVALUATION, DISCUSSION, AND CONCLUSION

How to Receive Your Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the course, your Certificates of Completion will be issued by the course Administrator and can be downloaded from your myLearning account from your myCourses/Completed tab.

Important Details About Your Seminar

Seminar Location:
Prince Sultan University
Riyadh 11586. Saudi Arabia