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DFI-KIVI Pile Load Testing Seminar in the Netherlands
Pile load tests are not only used to
confirm bearing capacity but also are a
very effective risk management tool to
reduce pile installation risks. Recent
research confirms that tests often lead
to an optimization of the design and to
CO reduction. To discuss the benefits of
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pile tests, DFI Europe and The Royal
Institute of Engineers (KIVI) in the
Netherlands are organizing a one-day
Pile Load Testing Seminar on October
21 in The Hague.
The program includes the following
presentations:
* Egbert van der Wal & Alfred Roubos,
Port of Rotterdam: " Aim of Pile Load
Tests and Test Campaign in Rotterdam "
* Monika De Vos, Belgian Building
Research Institute: " Instrumentation
of Piles "
* Ken Gavin, TU Delft: Interpretation
of Pile Load Tests - General
* Melvin England, Fugro Loadtest:
" Bi-directional Pile Load Testing "
* Patrick Bermingham, Berminghammer
Foundation Equipment:
" Rapid and Dynamic Load Testing "
* Simon Van Dijk, Dutch Federation of
Foundation Contractors (NVAF):
" Influence of Grout Composition on
Shaft Friction "
Pile load testing (credit, Arjan de Jager)
This seminar will provide new
insights on stat ic load tests in
compression, tension and lateral
loading, as well as on rapid and
dynamic load tests. The subject will be
covered from the perspective of the
cl ient , contractor, geotechnical
engineer and regulatory authority from
various European countries. Particular
attention will be paid to the latest
developments in instrumentation, and
rules for testing and interpretation,
including of residual stresses after pile
instal lat ion. The technical and
economical benefits and risk reduction
of pile load tests will be highlighted.
Recent pile load test campaigns will be
used to illustrate discussions.
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* Dirk De Lange, Deltares: " Interpretation
of Pile Load Tests - Test
Campaigns in Rotterdam and Delft "
* Christian Moormann, University of
Stuttgart: " Lateral Pile Load Tests "
The Hague
Panel Discussion
The seminar also includes a panel
discussion on the " National Approaches
of Pile Load Tests and the View of
Clients, Consultants and Contractors. "
The discussion will be moderated by
Sikko Doornbos, Terracon International,
the Netherlands. The panel includes
Maurice Bottiau, Franki Foundations
Belgium; Jan Couck, Flemish Ministry of
Public Works; Christian Moormann,
University of Stuttgart; Egbert van der
Wal, Port of Rotterdam; Flip Hoefsloot,
Fugro; and Ton Groeneweg, NVAF.
The Hague is located in the west of
the Netherlands and can be reached by
plane, train and road. Rotterdam is less
than 18.5 mi (30 km) away, and Amsterdam
is approximately 37 mi (60 km) away.
The current plan is to hold this event
in person. If necessary, DFI and KIVI
will switch to an online format with an
unchanged program, timing and
registration fees.
http://www.dfi.org/pileloadtesting21
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