CHAPTER NEWS
PDCA of SOUTH
CAROLINA CHAPTER
The Driven Pile Technical Seminar
On Thursday, March 29, 2018, the PDCA of South Carolina
Chapter hosted their biennial Driven Pile Technical Seminar, a
one-day technical seminar on driven pile foundations for the benefit
of contractors, structural and geotechnical engineers, architects
and owners. The diverse program covered case histories, axial and
lateral design methodologies and pile driving practices and testing.
Five instructors presented during the seminar:
•• Rich Anderson, P.E. of Skyline Steel led a presentation
titled, “Permanent Steel Sheet Pile Walls for Underground
Parking Garages”
•• Jim Collins, Ph.D., P.E., D.GE. of the Collin Group led a
presentation titled, “Research, Design and Construction:
The Evolution of Column Supported Embankment
Technology in the U.S.”
•• Tim Mays, Ph.D., P.E. of The Citadel led a presentation
titled, “Radical Changes to Precast Pile Design Provisions”
•• Kathryn Petek, Ph.D., P.E. of Shannon & Wilson led
a presentation titled, “Large Diameter Open-End Piles:
Applications and New Developments”
•• Tim Siegel, P.E., G.E., D.GE of Dan Brown and Associates
led a presentation titled, “Static and Seismic Design of Piles
for Downdrag”
Engineers in attendance earned up to 5.5 professional development
hours.
In total, 116 people attended the one-day event, a great success.
The PDCA of South Carolina Chapter extends sincere thanks to
Greg Canivan (S&ME) for his efforts as event chair.
Second quarter dinner meeting
On May 8, the PDCA of South Carolina Chapter held its quarterly
dinner meeting. With more than 45 contractors, engineers, owners
and associates in the room, it was a great time to build on established
relationships and make new friends in the industry.
Jim Healey of Cox Industries presented on the challenges
faced by the timber pile community during the storm season and
encouraged the industry to communicate, commit to a spirit of
community and be persistent in making its needs known. We
appreciate the support of our associates!
The chapter’s next scheduled dinner meeting is August 1, and
all are invited to attend. Get involved in your local chapters! t
PDCA of South Carolina Chapter
Driven Pile Technical Seminar event chair, Greg Canivan with S&ME
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