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the Efficiency, Effectiveness and Economy
(E3) of driven piles through a series of engineering
focused presentations. DICEP is
designed primarily for geotechnical, structural
and civil engineers, but presents relevant
information for contractors and other
firms or individuals who support, conduct
business or are associated with the deep
foundations, earth retention and/or the
driven pile industry.
Professors’ Driven Pile Institute
(PDPI): This intensive, weeklong program
is designed to instruct engineering educators
in all aspects of driven pile installation,
design and quality control. The PDPI
blends practical, real-world construction
knowledge with academics and has been
attended by more than 180 university and
college representatives who teach driven pile
applications in an academic environment.
The biennial program is held at Utah State
University and is funded 100 percent by
PDCA and its members.
Deep Foundation Dynamic Testing
and Analysis (DFDTA): PDCA, in collaboration
with Pile Dynamics, Inc., conducts
several DFDTA seminars and workshops
annually. Each seminar or workshop
generally includes information on deep
foundation integrity testing, wave equation
analysis and high strain dynamic foundation
testing. This course is designed primarily
for individuals involved in the design,
construction and specification of deep foundations,
as well as foundation testing professionals,
professors and students already
familiar with the basic concepts of deep
foundation dynamic testing and analysis.
PDCA also provides the Dynamic
Measurement and Analysis Proficiency Test
designed to reflect the user’s level of knowledge
and ability, which is then indicated in a
“Certificate of Proficiency.” Individuals who
qualify to support dynamic measurement
and analysis testing are listed on the PDCA
website as a reference for end-users.
Pile Driving Inspectors Course: This
one-day course is designed for those who
inspect pile-driving operations during construction
of foundations and major structures.
The course presents information on
the inspector’s role, hammers and installation
equipment, pile types, contractor’s
submittal and review process, establishing
PD criteria, record-keeping and monitoring
and common problems. PDCA typically
invites state DOT personnel to discuss local
practices in the state in which the program
is offered.
Pile Load Testing Options: This
one-day course discusses the benefits of a
well thought out, quality load test program
to provide an overall economic advantage
and provide data to maximize the efficiency
and effectiveness of a pile load test schedule.
The seminar concludes with an overview
of the various dynamic and static pile load
testing options available in today’s industry.
Pile Driving Professionals
Development Course: This exclusive,
eight-hour PDCA course is designed to
strengthen the professionalism, knowledge
and overall comprehension of the pile driving
professional (field personnel, sales, engineers,
estimators, etc.) by exploring critical
areas of the pile driving industry through a
one-day interactive training workshop. The
workshop is structured to include discussions
and interactive sessions, which will
provide detailed information necessary to
achieve a solid foundation of industry skill
sets required by entry level professionals
in the pile driving industry to successfully
develop in their profession.
Joint seminars and cooperative support:
PDCA works with other organizations,
such as the GeoInstitute of American
Society of Civil Engineers, Structural
Engineers Association, Edmonton
Geotechnical Society, Calgary Geotechnical
Society, the Deep Foundations Institute
and the International Association of
Foundation Drilling.
Communications, Business
Networking and Client
Development
Communications
PileDriver Magazine: Produced on
a quarterly basis and distributed to over
3,000 subscribers, PileDriver provides current
industry trends, information about
upcoming events, the latest in technology,
case histories and legal topics relevant to the
pile driving industry. The magazine also
features PDCA member profiles and project
spotlights. PileDriver has become the
premier publication for the deep foundation
industry. PDCA encourages article submissions
by PDCA members and guests.
www.piledrivers.org: The PDCA
website is an expansive resource to anyone
seeking information about PDCA, PDCA
members or the pile driving industry in general.
The site includes information on the
benefits of driven pile, membership, advertising,
leadership and committees, chapters,
events, publications, gallery, reference links,
news and the PDCA Store. Visitors to the
site can search for member companies or
services and products by State or Region;
visitors can also download data on Noise
and Vibration and the PDCA Installation
Specification for Driven Pile (PDCA
Specification 103-07 – Private Work).
E-Letter: PDCA distributes an electronic
newsletter on a monthly basis. The
E-Letter is designed to keep members upto
date on all PDCA upcoming activities
and events.
Membership Directory: Produced
annually, the PDCA Membership Directory
provides a listing of all PDCA member
companies, including company name, main
and optional employee contacts, address,
phone, fax, email, website and a description
of work performed by the company.
Companies can also elect to have their logos
included with their company information.
Calendar: Produced annually and
distributed in November with pages from
December to December, the calendar lists
all upcoming PDCA activities that have
been scheduled at the time of printing.
Business Networking and Client
Development:
Membership in PDCA offers numerous
opportunities to conduct business networking
and client development at every conference,
educational program, committee
meeting and social function. Networking
opportunities exist not only on a memberto
member basis, but also with guests via
relationships developed between PDCA
and public agencies, such as FHWA,
AASHTO, Corps of Engineers and State
DOTs. PDCA also maintains liaisons with
other industry associations, working with
them on issues of mutual concern.
Whether it is member-to-member or
member-to-guest, through conferences,
educational programs or committee participation,
the opportunity to develop new
client relationships is ever-present. The
chance to strengthen relationships with clients
or re-connect with old friends is also
part of the PDCA experience. t
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