SEMINAR: Deep Foundation Integrity Testing and Wave Equation Analysis – DFDTA (Orlando)

March 16, 2026 - Orlando, FL

PDCA logo for the Pile Driving Contractors Association and PDI logo for Pile Dynamics, Inc. The DFDTA conference will present a one-day seminar titled Deep Foundation Integrity Testing and Wave Equation Analysis on March 16, 2026. Attendees will earn 7 Professional Development Hours. Tentative Agenda Topics:

  • Wave Mechanics Basics
  • Non-destructive testing High & Low Strain
  • Non-destructive testing Crosshole Sonic Logging
  • Thermal Integrity Profiling
  • Dilled Hole Inspections
  • Wave Equation Background & Workshop - Bearing Graph, Inspection Chart, Driveablity
  Learning objectives:
  • Select an appropriate method of integrity assessment of deep foundations for a particular application.
  • Review reports of integrity and dynamic load testing of deep foundations conducted by others.
  • Run a basic wave equation analysis of pile driving.

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