September/October 2021 - 59

Pile load tests are not only used to
confirm bearing capacity but also are a
very effective risk management tool to
reduce pile installation risks. Recent
research confirms that tests often lead
to an optimization of the design and to
CO reduction. To discuss the benefits of
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pile tests, DFI Europe and The Royal
Institute of Engineers (KIVI) in the
Netherlands are organizing a one-day
Pile Load Testing Seminar on October
21 in The Hague.
This seminar will provide new
insights on static load tests in compression,
tension and lateral loading, as well
as on rapid and dynamic load tests. The
subject will be covered from the perspective
of the client, contractor, geotechnical
engineer and regulatory
authority from various European
countries. Particular attention will be
paid to the latest developments in
instrumentation, and rules for testing
and interpretation, including of residual
stresses after pile installation. The
technical and economical benefits and
risk reduction of pile load tests will be
highlighted. Recent pile load test
campaigns will be used to illustrate
discussions. The program includes the
following presentations:
* Egbert van der Wal & Alfred Roubos,
Port of Rotterdam: " Aim of Pile Load
Tests and Test Campaign in Rotterdam "
* Monika De Vos, Belgian Building
Research Institute: " Instrumentation
of Piles "
* Ken Gavin, TU Delft: " Interpretation
of Pile Load Tests - General "
* Kevin Duffy, TU Delft Dirk De Lange,
Deltares: " Interpretation of Pile Load
Tests - Test Campaigns in Rotterdam
and Delft "
* Christian Moormann, University of
Stuttgart: " Lateral Pile Load Tests "
* Melvin England, Fugro Loadtest:
" Bi-directional Pile Load Testing "
* Patrick Bermingham, Berminghammer
Foundation Equipment:
" Rapid and Dynamic Load Testing "
* Simon Van Dijk, Dutch Federation of
Foundation Contractors (NVAF):
" Influence of Grout Composition on
Shaft Friction "
Panel Discussion
The seminar also includes a panel
discussion on the " National Approaches
of Pile Load Tests and the View of
Clients, Consultants and Contractors. "
The discussion will be moderated by
Sikko Doornbos, Terracon International,
the Netherlands. The panel includes
Maurice Bottiau, Franki Foundations
Belgium; Jan Couck, Flemish Ministry of
Public Works; Christian Moormann,
University of Stuttgart; Egbert van der
Wal, Port of Rotterdam; Flip Hoefsloot,
Fugro; and Ton Groeneweg, NVAF.
The Hague is located in the west of
the Netherlands and can be reached by
plane, train and road. Rotterdam is less
than 18.5 mi (30 km) away, and Amsterdam
is approximately 37 mi (60 km) away.
The current plan is to hold this event
in person. If necessary, DFI and KIVI will
switch to an online format with an
unchanged program, timing and registration
fees.
www.dfi.org/pileloadtesting21
Pile load testing (credit, Arjan de Jager)
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http://www.dfi.org/pileloadtesting21
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