January/February 2021 - 64

Sponsoring DFI Committee Project Fund project " Lateral
spreading of embankments supported on columns " (Lead:
Aaron Gallant, Ph.D., P.E., University of Maine); it is
occurring to examine the behavior of rigid inclusions
subjected to bending beneath embankments.

Curating content for a DFI Journal 2021 special issue on
ground improvement (Guest Editors: Chris Woods, P.E.,
G.E., D. GE., Densification and Jerold Bishop, Kiewit).

Working with ASCE and others in preparation of Standard
for Foundation Design (Lead: William Camp III, P.E., D.GE.,
of S&ME).

Serving as partner committee for S3: Slopes, Slides and
Stabilization Conference, August 3-5, 2021, in San
Francisco.

Mark Bryant

Kwabena Ofori-Awuah

Paolo Gazzarrini

David Paul

Roderic Ellman

Matthew Janes

John Anderson

Helical Piles and Tiebacks
Chair: Mark Bryant, EIT, MacLean Power Systems Civil
Products Group, mbryant@macleanpower.com
Trustee Liaison: Kwabena Ofori-Awuah, P.E., D.GE, ENV-SP,
Koforia, kwabena@koforia.com
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Expanded committee leadership structure to include new
vice chairs:
- Administrative/technical vice chair: Wayne
Thompson, P.E., CTL Thompson
- Recruitment vice chair: Matt Conte, The Conte Company.

Finalizing helical soil nail guide specification (Lead: Mark
Bryant, EIT, MacLean Power Systems Civil Products Group).

Completing helical design training course (Lead: David
Bruce, Hubbell Power Systems).

Exploring initiatives to increase contractor involvement.

Planning 2022 helical trade show event (Lead: Bill
Bonekemper, Helical Pile World).

International Grouting
Chair: Paolo Gazzarrini, P.Eng., Sea to Sky Geotech,
paolo@paologaz.com
Trustee Liaison: David Paul, P.E., Paul GeoTek Engineering,
paulgeotekeng@comcast.net
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Drafting document summaries of standards for rock
grouting, soil grouting, compaction grouting, jet grouting
and grout testing. Review of summaries and comments
welcome by contacting Gazzarrini.

Manufacturers, Suppliers and
Service Providers
Chair: John A. Anderson, Specrete-IP, janderson@specrete.com
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Publishing DFI Spotlight eNewsletters to be issued bimonthly in 2021.

Presenting MSSP Expo sessions at DFI events.

Administering MSSP Committee's LinkedIn Group page,
at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12375535/.

Considering DFI/MSSP outreach opportunities at non-DFI
events and DFI events outside North America.

Marine Foundations
Chair: Roderic A. Ellman, Jr., P.E., Mueser Rutledge Consulting
Engineers, rellman@mrce.com
Trustee Liaison: Matthew Janes, MBA, P.Eng., Isherwood
Associates, matthew@isherwood.to
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Holding virtual meetings during Midyear Committee
Week and Annual Conference.

Sponsoring DFI Committee Project Fund project DIGGS
(Data Interchange for Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists) scheme for rock grouting.

Discussing noise mitigation for pile driving in marine
environments, comparing current noise reduction criteria
in Europe and U.S.

Actively supporting the 6th International Conference on
Grouting and Deep Mixing, February 13-16, 2022, New
Orleans.

Selected Ben C. Gerwick Award recipient, Sapir Engineering, Under Water Anchor and Tecniwell, for their underwater anchoring technology (to be awarded at IFCEE 2021).

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