Introduction Attention Geo-Professional, ADSC: The International Association of Foundation Drilling, the Deep Foundations Institute, the Geo-Institute of ASCE, and the Pile Driving Contractors Association will be conducting an international foundation engineering and construction conference that includes the largest foundation equipment and services exhibition in the world. Known as the International Foundation Congress and Equipment Expo, or IFCEE, this mega-event will be held in San Antonio, Texas, March 17-21, 2015, at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. IFCEE 2015 has a great deal to offer you, including technical short courses, educational sessions, networking opportunities, and a massive indoor and outdoor exhibition. Everything related to the Geo-Industry can be found in one location - IFCEE 2015! Join other Geoprofessionals from around the globe for this every-three-year event. IFCEE 2015 will be bigger and better than any congress of its kind. The technical portion of this event will feature over fifty 90-minute technical sessions, six Short Courses, prestigious lectures including the Terzaghi, Osterberg, O’Neill, Gerwick, Seed, and Peck, over 125,000 sq. ft. of the latest equipment and supplies, and much, much more. Geoprofessionals mark you calendar NOW to attend IFCEE 2015, and make the most of your visit by reviewing the information contained in this conference brochure. Go to www.ifcee2015.com to register! Collectively, Michael D. Moore ADSC The International Association of Foundation Drilling CONGRESS COMMITTEE Conference Chairman William M. Camp, III, P.E., D.GE, S&ME, Inc. Technical Program Chairmen William M. Camp, III, P.E., D.GE, S&ME, Inc. J. Brian Anderson, Ph.D., P.E., Auburn University Technical Program Committee Mary Ellen Bruce, P.E., D.GE, DFI Jesús E. Gómez, Ph.D., P.E., D.GE, GEI Consultants, Inc. Peggy Hagerty Duffy, P.E., ADSC Technical Advisor Mohamed Hussein, P.E., GRL Engineers Michael D. Justason, P.Eng., Bermingham Foundations Proceedings Editors J. Brian Anderson, Ph.D., P.E., Auburn University Debra F. Laefer, Ph.D., Chief Editor, University College Dublin Magued Iskander Ph.D., P.E., NYU-Poly Muhannad T. Suleiman, Ph.D., Lehigh University Theresa Rappaport DFI Deep Foundations Institute Rob Schweinfurth G-I Geo-Institute of ASCE Steve Hall PDCA Pile Driving Contractors Association Billy Camp IFCEE Chairman S&ME, Inc. 2 IFCEE 2015 CONFERENCE PREVIEW
