DFI ACTIVITIES SuperPile ’16: Slated for a Super Success Planning is in full swing for the upcoming SuperPile ’16 conference, taking place June 7-9, 2016, in Chicago, Ill. Members of nine of DFI’s Technical Committees and this year’s partnering organization ADSC are combining their industry expertise to host this event. The three-day conference includes presentations on the latest developments in driven piles, augered cast-in-place/drilled displacement piles, micropiles, marine foundations, testing and evaluation of foundation systems, seismic and lateral loads, drilled shafts, ground improvement and helical piles and tiebacks. foundations, particularly related to piling solutions. Presentations on projects local to the Chicago-metropolitan area, along with national and international case histories, are scheduled. Panel discussions on current topics will provide attendees opportunities to share new ideas and industry experience. Equipment, material and instrumentation suppliers, contractors, engineers and other vendors will present their services in the Exhibit Hall. Committee Meetings On Tuesday, June 7, DFI’s Technical Committees are meeting in the afternoon to discuss progress on various committee projects. A complimentary tour of the Atlas Tube plant is also planned for the morning, and transportation will be provided for all participants. The DFI Women in Deep Foundations Committee (WiDF) is hosting a Boat Tour and Recept ion fundraiser in the evening that highl ight s the architectural, geotech- nical and structural aspects of historic Chicago buildings. Proceeds benefit the DFI Educational Trust Women in Deep Foundations Fund that provides professional grants and supports other activities for the committee. Special event tickets for the tour are available for purchase at www.dfi-superpile.org. Awards For the first time, DFI is presenting its Osterberg Memorial Lecture and the Ben C. Gerwick Award for Innovation in the Design and Construction of Marine Foundations during SuperPile ’16. DFI’s 2016 Osterberg Memorial Lecture opens the conference on See www.dfi-superpile.org for more details as they become available. the morning of Wednesday, June 8. Dr. David K. Crapps, P.E., the founding owner of Schmertmann & Crapps in Gainesville, Fla., has been selected as this year’s lecturer. He is a deep foundations specialist with over 40 years of experience in research, design, construction, and testing of piles and drilled shafts. This prestigious lecture was established in honor of Dr. Jorj O. Osterberg, to recognize innovations in deep foundations construction related to engineering design, testing or education and is supported by DFI Corporate Member Loadtest, Inc. The winner of the 2016 Ben C. Gerwick Award for Innovation in Meetings, Panel Discussions and Presentations A plenary session on Wednesday, June 8, features a variety of technical topics while two parallel sessions on Thursday, June 9, provide attendees the option to choose presentations of interest. Invited and selected presentations will highlight advancements, innovations and challenges in design and construction of deep the Design and Construction of Marine Foundations is the Traylor- Massman-Weeks Joint Venture for its development and successful implementation of an Assembly Line Construction Approach for construction of the IHNC Storm Surge Barrier for the City of New Orleans. The award is being presented during the conference luncheon on June 8, where the recipient will make a presentation. The honor recognizes the innovative spirit of Ben C. Gerwick and his phenomenal contribution to the marine foundation industry over his 62-year professional career as a contractor, educator and construction engineer. See www.dfi-superpile.org for more details. See the following two pages for the SuperPile ’16 Schedule at a Glance DEEP FOUNDATIONS • MAR/APR 2016 • 23
