I DFI DFI-India 2019: November 14-16, 2019 th ® 9 Conference on Deep Foundation Technologies for Infrastructure Development in India National Academy of Construction (NAC), Hyderabad, Telangana, India www.dfi.org/india2019 DFI-India Annual Conference: Just a Month Away • History of continuous flight auger pile Join us for the 9 Annual Conference on Deep Foundations Technologies for Infra- structure Development in India, November 15-16, at the National Academy of Construc- tion (NAC), Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The two-day conference includes four th sessions highlighting the latest geo- technologies, contract and project manage- ment procedures, work methods, equip- ment/tools and the skill development programs needed in India. Topics include: • Improving current practices with case studies • Developments in safe and efficient geo- construction • Advances in deep foundations, earth re- tention systems and ground improvement • Urban development/redevelopment Preconference Workshop The conference is being preceded by a one- day Preconference Workshop on Novem- ber 14, on the topic, Design, Construction CFA pile trials carried out by DFI of India at Hisar, Haryana and Applications of Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) Piles in India. The workshop sessions focus on the following topics: • Methodology of CFA pile construction • Geotechnical design of CFA piles: geotechnical site characterization, design parameters, design procedures • Structural design: concrete/mix design, reinforcement design and detailing • Drilling, concreting and reinforcement lowering • Instrumentation and load testing • QA/QC related to CFA piling • CFA piling equipment and accessories • Soil conditions for CFA piling and CFA pile application in India • CFA pile trials carried out by DFI of India at Hisar, Haryana Keynote Speakers The conference features invited international keynote speakers including the following: “Reliability Based Design (RBD) of Foun- dations” — Dr. Prasad Yenumula, principal engineer, Duke Energy, and adjunct professor, Gonzaga University, Washington, USA “Port of Miami Tunnel” — Rafael Pina, P.E., and Matthew Meyer, P.E., D.GE, Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, USA “Smart Infrastructure” — Kumar Allady, P.E., CEO, RADISE International, Smart Structures, AFT, USA and India “Stone Columns Applications, Construc- tion and Quality Control” — Vito Cheung, area manager - Asia Pacific at Betterground (HK), Hong Kong “Overcoming Geotechnical Challenges in Infrastructure Projects Using Optimal Foundation Solutions” — Deepak Raj, managing director, Keller ASEAN, Singapore Exhibit Area In addition to the robust technical program, the exhibitor area features the latest products and services of equipment, material, instrumentation and testing technology providers as well as contractors and other interested part ies. The conference schedule includes dedicated time for attendees to visit the exhibit and network with manufacturers, technology providers and others. www.dfi.org/India2019 DEEP FOUNDATIONS • SEPT/OCT 2019 • 39 O T N A S D I N N U S T O I F T U E P T E E D
