Upcoming Events I DFI IGS Ahmedabad Chapter DFI-India 2018: November 15-17, 2018 th ® 8 Conference on Deep Foundation Technologies for Infrastructure Development in India IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India | www.dfi.org/india2018 There is still time to register for the 8 Conference on Deep Foun- dation Technologies for Infrastructure Development in India, taking place November 15-17, at the Indian Institute of Technology, Gand- hinagar, in Gujarat, India. The committee has put together a compre- hensive technical program, here is a glimpse of what to expect: th Schedule-at-a-Glance Pre-Conference Workshop: Thursday, November 15, 2018 Topic: Ground Improvement Techniques — Column Supported Embankments and Soil Mixing This workshop focuses on practical design and construction aspects of ground improvement techniques with particular emphasis on column supported embankments and soil mixing/mass stabilization. The one-day event will provide a brief introduction to ground improvement technologies, followed by detailed discussions on site investigation requirements, design, construction methods and materials, costs, contracting methods, specifications, and inspection and verification practices. The instructors will discuss specific contractual and risk management related to the deployment of ground improvement techniques, including acceptance criteria and expectations, and monitoring and verification testing. Instructors include Silas Nichols, P.E., of Slohcin Solutions; Antonio Marinucci, Ph.D., M.B.A., P.E., of V2C Strategists; and James Collin, Ph.D., P.E., D.GE, of The Collin Group. Conference Day 1: Friday, November 16, 2018 Registration, Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking • Inauguration Ceremony • Morning Plenary Sessions – Deep Foundations in Infrastructure Projects – An Owner’s Perspective - Indian Keynote Lecture – Shri VP Kapadia, chief engineer and director, Government of Gujarat: Indian Perspective on Contractual Issues - International Keynote Lecture – Conrad Felice, Ph.D., P.E., D.GE, CW Felice, LLC: International Owner’s Perspective on Contractual Issues • Morning Break – Networking, Refreshments and Exhibition • Morning Plenary Sessions — Deep Foundations in Infrastructure Projects – An Owner’s Perspective - International Keynote Lecture – Antonio Marinucci, Ph.D., M.B.A., P.E., V2C Strategists: Communicating Objectives and Risk Among Project Shareholders • Networking Lunch • Afternoon Plenary Sessions – Best Practices and New Technology Initiatives - Indian Keynote Lecture – Subodh Kumar Jain, former head of engineering, Indian Railways: Geotechnical Failures in Railway Projects - International Keynote Lecture – James Collin, Ph.D., P.E., D.GE, The Collin Group: Lessons Learned From Geotechnical Failures • Afternoon Break – Networking, Refreshments and Exhibition • Afternoon Parallel Sessions – Best Practices and New Technology Initiatives • Cultural Evening and Banquet Dinner Conference Day 2: Saturday, November 17, 2018 Registration, Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking • Morning Plenary Sessions – Geotechnical Investigation, Testing, and Contractual and Reporting Requirements - International Keynote Lecture – Silas Nichols, P.E., Slohcin Solutions: Understanding Risk in Geotechnical Site Characterization • Morning Break - Networking, Refreshments and Exhibition • Morning Parallel Sessions – Geotechnical Investigation, Testing, and Contractual and Reporting Requirements 38 • DEEP FOUNDATIONS • SEPT/OCT 2018 O T N A S D I N N U S T O I F T U E P T E E D
