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SESSION VII CODES, STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES IWM 2002 MAY 29 – JUNE 1, 2002

SESSION VII CODES, STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES IWM 2002 MAY 29 – JUNE 1, 2002. U.S. (FHWA) MICROPILE PRACTICE AND UPDATE “ Implementation Manual & Teaching Modules” TOM A. ARMOUR, P.E. REFERENCE PROGRAMS “Funded by FHWA to Speed Up the Implementation of Micropiles”.

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SESSION VII CODES, STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES IWM 2002 MAY 29 – JUNE 1, 2002

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  1. SESSION VII CODES, STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES IWM 2002 MAY 29 – JUNE 1, 2002 U.S. (FHWA) MICROPILE PRACTICE AND UPDATE“ Implementation Manual & Teaching Modules”TOM A. ARMOUR, P.E.

  2. REFERENCE PROGRAMS“Funded by FHWA to Speed Upthe Implementation of Micropiles” • State of the Practice Review (Step 1) -1997 • Design and Construction - 2000 Implementation Manual (Step 2) • National Technical Workshop - 2002 (Step 3)

  3. IMPLEMENTATION MANUAL- (STEP 2)“Recommended Guidelines” • Micropile Definition & Classification System • Micropile Design Guidelines • Service Load Design • Load Factor Design • Load Testing Recommendations • Quality Assurance Quality Control (QA/QC) • Contracting Methods • Owner Controlled Design • Contractor Design/Build • Guideline Specifications • Alternative Procurement Methods • Micropile Contractor Prequalification • Geotechnical Design Summary • Contractor Submittals • Pile Load Testing • Measurement and Payment

  4. NATIONAL TECHNICAL WORKSHOP- (STEP 3)“Training Module” • Primary Objective • To develop a national technical workshop targeted at Federal and State Dept. of Transportation specialists involved in design, construction and specification development for transportation facilities.

  5. NATIONAL TECHNICAL WORKSHOP- (STEP 3)“Training Module” • Other Objectives • Introduce micropile technology • Present site investigation, load testing and QA/QC recommendations • Present comprehensive design methods • Provide example plans and guideline specifications

  6. NATIONAL TECHNICAL WORKSHOP- (STEP 3)“Training Module” • Important Statistics • Contractor is ADSC – “The Industry” • 15 month contract to complete module • 2- Day Training Course • 75 training courses anticipated to be taught throughout USA over next 3 - 4 years

  7. USA MICROPILE PRACTICE“Where We Are Today” • No AASHTO Approval • 2001 AASHTO LRFD Highway Bridge Construction Specifications • Public Agencies gaining knowledge with increased use • Specialty Contractors still leading the charge in the development and specification of micropile applications • FHWA/Industry increasing micropile focus through ADSC/DFI

  8. INDUSTRY UPDATE“Current Works In Progress” • Industry Seminars • Industry Short Courses • Operator Training Courses • Inspector Training/Certification • Design/Construction Training Modules

  9. INDUSTRY UPDATE (con’t)“Current Works In Progress” • Regional Educational Presentations • Regional Technical Assistance • Research & Development • IWM

  10. INDUSTRY UPDATE (con’t)“Current Works In Progress” • Fund Raising • Technical Library • Practice Updates • Public Relations • DFI Coordination

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