Summary: | This course provides information on current methods of driven pile technology with emphasis on data interpretation and decision-making issues common to driven pile installation and monitoring. The course covers the following areas: specifications, contracting issues, pile installation, monitoring and inspection.
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Learning Outcomes: | Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
• Implement a systematic plan for the construction of driven pile foundations.
• Discuss the appropriate pile type in a given soil profile based on the advantages and disadvantages of common driven pile types.
• Identify pile refusal, and minimum and estimated pile toe elevations.
• Define key components of driven pile specifications.
• Use dynamic pile testing and static load testing correctly and effectively.
• Identify pile hammer types, their operational characteristics, and key pile hammer and pile hammer accessory inspection issues.
• Identify pile toe accessories, pile splicing methods, and pile installation aids applicable to the pile type and subsurface conditions.
• Explain appropriate methods of pile installation inspection.
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Outline: | Driven Pile - NHI 132022.docx
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Target Audience: | The course material has been developed for geotechnical specialists, bridge engineers, construction engineers, consultant review specialists and advanced level technicians involved in and responsible for the specification and construction monitoring of driven pile foundations. Basic knowledge of subsurface investigation methods is desirable.
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Final Exam: | Yes |
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