CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS: October 16: Pre-Conference Events Practical, Prudent, and Effective Use of Computer Software for Lateral Analysis of Deep Foundations Augured Cast-in-Place Pile Short Course & Specialty Seminar Design & Constructability of Diaphragm Wall Technical Committee Meetings October 17-19: Technical Committee Meetings Technical Program Sessions: Wed., Oct. 17 AM: Session I: The Installation and Performance of Drilled, Driven and Other Foundation Elements Thurs., Oct. 18 AM Concurrent Sessions: Session II: Alternative Deep Foundation Solutions Offered by Ground Improvement Techniques Session III: Modeling - Static Analyses, Dynamic/Earthquake Analyses, and Other Analyses Thurs., Oct. 18 PM Concurrent Sessions: Session IV: Foundations of Marine Structures Session V: In-situ Testing of Deep Foundations Fri., Oct. 19 AM: Session VI: Current Issues in the Deep Foundations Industry Keynote Lectures: Continuous Advancement of Drilling Efficiency Through New Methods and Equipment Technology Professor Doctor Sebastian Bauer BAUER Maschinen GmbH Board Member / Managing Director of BAUER Maschinen GmbHEngineering World Wide Stability Analyses for Slope Stabilization Measures – Lessons Learned Professor Stephen G. Wright, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus, The University of Texas at Austin Hal Hunt Lecture on Communications James Pappas, VP Ultra-Deepwater Programs for RPSEA (Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America) Exhibition Hall Attractions Over 100 Contractor, Supplier and Consultant Displays Cooperating Organization Displays Poster Presentations Social Events Welcome Lunch: Featuring the Student Spaghetti Bridge Competition Welcome Reception Business Meeting Lunch Networking Breaks Accommodations: Hilton-Americas Houston Venue: George R. Brown Convention Center 1600 Lamar Street, Houston, TX 77010 • 1-800-236-2905 Mention group rate for DFI: $226/night ++ http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/H/HOUCVH H-1DF-20121012/index.jhtml? Please make your reservations early. This discounted room rate is for DFI Attendees, subject to availability and a cut-off date of Sunday, September 23, 2012. The special rate will also be honored 3 days prior and 3 days following the seminar, based on availability. For reservation assistance, contact Lorraine Engelman: 718-767-5455 / [email protected]. 16 • DEEP FOUNDATIONS • SEPT/OCT 2012 Awards Banquet (separate ticket required) Distinguished Service Award Outstanding Project Award Bill Bermingham Innovation Award Student and Young Professor Paper Competition Awards Companions Program Full Day Tour of Houston, Welcome Tea, Welcome Reception and Breakfasts Post Conference Site Visit to BAUER Maschinen Conroe Transportation to Site Lunch For more information or to register call 973-423-4030 or visit www.deepfoundations2012.org
