DVGI October 2019 Dinner Meeting: "Philly Load Test Delivers Knockout Punch" (1 PDH)
This presentation, entitled “Philly Load Test Delivers Knockout Punch”, will show the drilled shaft load test design and execution results that more than doubled the allowable drilled shaft end bearing value to 200 ksf. in the Wissahickon Formation. Historically, the differentially weathered character of this rock mass results in the assignment of low allowable end bearing values of 50 to 60 ksf. Experience has shown us that most load tests on drilled shafts are only a “proof” test confirming conservative design values. For a load test to maximize geotechnical success, “failure” is the best option. The irony in that truth is clearly quantified in the results of The Philly Knockout Punch load test.
Martin McDermott, P.G., Moretrench, Rockaway, N.J. &
Jeffrey Goodwin, P.E., Foundation Test Group, Inc. Owings Mills, MD.
5:30 PM - Social Hour
6:30 PM - Dinner
7:15 PM - Presentation
Valley Forge Casino
Parkview Ballroom
1160 First Avenue
King of Prussia, PA
The dinner cost is $45 per attendee, $30 for gov't employees and students $10 for the first 20 students
On-line registration can be done at www.dvgi.org. Go to the "Event Registration" section on the website. THE REGISTRATION CUTOFF IS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10th, 2019 AT 5 P.M.
Questions on registration or about the event can be directed to Jim Beideman, P.E. at 610-594-1444 x109 or by email at [email protected].