Failures of two different mechanically stabilized earth walls offer lessons learned for designers and contractors alike. Professor Emeritus Dov Leshchinsky of the University of Delaware shares his investigations in the July/August issue of #DeepFoundations magazine: https://lnkd.in/e_fsbUBr #infrastructure #earthwalls
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DFI is an international association of contractors, engineers, manufacturers, suppliers, academics and owners in the deep foundations industry. Our multidisciplinary membership creates a consensus voice and a common vision for continual improvement in the planning, design and construction of deep foundations and excavations. We bring together members through networking, education, communication and collaboration. With our members, we promote the advancement of the deep foundations industry through technical committees, educational programs and conferences, publication of guides and specifications, a peer-reviewed journal, a flagship magazine, research, government relations and outreach. DFI has more than 3,500 involved, knowledgeable and committed members worldwide.
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Deep Foundations Institute的外部链接
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- Hawthorne，New Jersey
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#DFI49 is right around the corner! This year's event will feature engaging plenary sessions and three concurrent technical tracks, including a dedicated focus on Water – Resiliency – Infrastructure. The other two tracks will dive deep into key #DFI topics inclusing Deep Foundations, Ground Improvement, Excavation Support, Slope Stabilization, Tunneling Rehabilitation …and cutting-edge technologies! Join us next month in Colorado -?https://lnkd.in/eCiPpxWw
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??Exciting News from the #DFIEdTrust! This spring, The Trust awarded a total of $102,000 in scholarships to 32 outstanding students pursuing careers in civil engineering and construction management! We’re so proud of these future industry leaders and can’t wait to see the incredible impact they’ll make. View more at https://lnkd.in/e5YDMyq5
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?? Reminder: The EFFC/DFI Sustainability Guides - Essential Resources for the Foundation Industry Webinar is tomorrow, Sept. 10 at 11:00 a.m. Join us as we explore the valuable resources available to DFI members, designed to support the transition to more sustainable solutions in the foundation industry. ?? Register at https://lnkd.in/e_p8MzeP #Sustainability #DFIWebinars #DeepFoundations
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?? The EFFC/DFI Carbon Calculator Task Group went back to school and prepared an insightful presentation on the current state of the practice for embodied carbon calculation tools. The presentation provides the results of recent research completed by the presenters as part of ongoing work to update the EFFC/DFI Carbon Calculator. Take a look - https://lnkd.in/evD4a-Yx #Sustainability #CarbonCalculator #DFI #EFFC
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?? #SuperPile25: Call for Abstracts! ?? DFI, in partnership with ADSC International Association of Foundation Drilling is excited to host #SuperPile25, June 18?20, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. We're seeking presentations that showcase design approaches for foundation optimization, innovative construction techniques, and case studies relevant to the Great Lakes and Ohio River Valley. This is your chance to share your expertise with industry leaders! ?? Abstracts are due by Wednesday, December 4, 2024. ?? https://lnkd.in/gvqRCzcs #Geotech #Engineering #DeepFoundations #ConstructionInnovation
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?? Congratulations to John A. Huntoon?? We’re thrilled to announce that John Huntoon, a recent graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology and current president of BioBilt Infrastructure Systems, has won the DFI Educational Trust Student Paper Competition! ?? John will be presenting his award-winning paper, “Analytical Model of In-Situ Root-Inspired Ground Anchor Actuation and Pullout,” at #DFI49 taking place Oct. 7–10 in Aurora, Colorado. Read more at https://ow.ly/Onv050TcFim #Engineering #DeepFoundations #DFI
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?? She Knows the Drill is back! ?? Following the incredible response to the workshop held this past May at IFCEE, we're thrilled to bring it back for the upcoming Geo-Structures Conference in Pittsburgh, Nov. 17-20. Organized by #DFI’s Women in Deep Foundations (WiDF) Committee and ADSC’s Women in Construction Roundtable, this workshop is designed by women, for women to teach the equipment and tools crucial to our industry. Reach out to Matthew Glisson to learn more. #WomenInConstruction #WomenInEngineering #DeepFoundations #WiDF #DFI #GeoStructures
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?? Don’t miss Edward E. Belk, keynote speaker, at #DFI49! ?? As the director of civil works for the US Army Corps of Engineers, Belk will deliver a keynote on "Dam and Levee Barrier Walls at the Corps of Engineers – Historical Review and Current State of the Practice." He’ll dive deep into the latest advancements in barrier wall technology and its essential role in protecting our nation’s infrastructure. View more at dfi-events.org/dfi49 #CivilEngineering #DeepFoundations #WaterManagement #FloodControl #BarrierWalls #DamSafety #LeveeSafety
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