by incorporating dedicated sessions in our educational seminars and conferences, such as the safety track at SuperPile last month in San Diego and the risk management theme at the annual conference this October in New Orleans. Coincidentally, DFI is also hosting a student career fair at this year’s annual conference. classroom and student chapter discus- sions, and case history presentations by Trust-sponsored industry speakers. At IFCEE 2018, our joint conference with ADSC, PDCA and ASCE-GeoInstitute next March, we will invite and host high school students to visit the equipment expo in the hopes these students will get ... if all of our industry associations and member firms find ways to provide outreach to the next generation workforce and to modify their practices with existing employees by encouraging mentorship and apprenticeship, we can make a difference. The DFI Educational Trust continues to provide multiple scholarships to students interested in working in our industry. The Trust also facilitates student awareness and participation in industry- focused activities such as DFI’s annual student day activities, jobsite visits, and in Question to the Editor TIP Testing Article, Mar/Apr 2017 Issue In the March/April 2017 issue of Deep Foundations magazine, there was a statement provided in the caption on page 90 of the article about the Thermal Integrity Profiler (TIP) stating, “Various studies have determined that between 20% and 38% of shafts contain some level of anomalies.” However, there were no references provided about the studies mentioned in the article. As such, a reader requested that the author provide additional details to support the statement that 1/3 of all drilled shafts contain anomalies, to explain how the term “anomaly” is defined and intended by the author, and to provide the references for the study mentioned in the article? Response: An anomaly in crosshole sonic logging (CSL) is defined as something other than “normal.” The three studies referenced in the article are: 1. Jones and Wu. (2005). “Experiences with Cross-Hole Sonic Logging and Concrete Coring for Verification of Drilled Shaft Integrity,” ADSC GEO3 Construction Quality Assurance/Quality Control Technical Conference, Dallas, November. 2. Camp, B. (2012). “Crosshole Sonic Logging of South Carolina Drilled Shafts: A Ten Year Summary,” ADSC Expo 2012, San Antonio, March. 3. O’Neill, M. and Sarhan, H.A. (2004). “Structural Resistance Factors for Drilled Shafts Considering Construction Flaws,” ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No 125. 10 • DEEP FOUNDATIONS • JULY/AUG 2017 cation of Crane Operators (NCCCO) in collaboration with ADSC is developing a certification program for foundation drill rig operators (read more about how you can participate in the program develop- ment on page 95). These are small efforts to affect and reverse the skilled labor shortfall. However, if all of our industry associations and member firms find ways to provide outreach to the next generation workforce and to modify their practices with existing employees by encouraging mentorship and apprenticeship, we can make a difference. If you have examples of or insight into excited by the many opportunities available to them for a career in the deep foundations industry. In addition, the DFI of India Regional Chapter is pursuing the development of a drill rig operators training program, and the National Commission for the Certifi- how you or your firm is approaching this crisis, we would like to hear your ideas so that we can share the messages with your fellow readers and colleagues for the betterment of the industry. So, send your successes, concerns and counterpoints to [email protected], or post a discussion on the topic on DFI’s LinkedIn Group page ( https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2832632).
