
Advanced Solutions for Deep Foundations
Join Pile Dynamics, Inc. and Aimil Ltd. for an insightful technical seminar focused on the latest advancements in deep foundation testing, integrity evaluation, and quality assurance. The seminar will provide practical knowledge on modern Pile Foundation techniques, existing foundation evaluation, and dynamic load testing methodologies through a thoughtfully tailored agenda. Through expert-led sessions, participants will gain valuable insights into industry best practices and innovative technologies for ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of deep foundation systems.
Our Expert
Brent joined PDI in 1999 as a research engineer. In addition to his R&D activities in high and low strain foundation testing, Brent has tested and analyzed the foundations of multiple bridges, stadiums, offshore oil platforms and other structures, and frequently trains new users of equipment manufactured by Pile Dynamics, Inc. He currently holds the title of Executive Director of Technical Affairs.
Brent holds a BS in Civil Engineering from Case Western Reserve University, and a MS and PhD in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University. Brent is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and of its Geo-Institute, and a past chair of the Geotechnical Committee of the Cleveland Section of ASCE, which recognized him with its President’s Award.
He is the author of multiple peer reviewed papers and FHWA publications, having received the Transportation Research Board Best Paper Award in Soil Mechanics in 2010. Brent has achieved Expert level on the PDCA/PDI Dynamic Measurement and Analysis Proficiency Test and on the Foundation QA High Strain Dynamic Testing Examination.

Brent Robinson, PhD, P.E.
2026 Agenda
| Time | Event |
| 09:30 am – 10:00 am | Registrations |
| 10:00 am – 10:15 am | Opening Session and Introduction to AIMIL and Pile Dynamics |
| 10:15 am – 11:30 am | Site Investigations with SPT Energy Corrections and Evaluating Drilled Shaft Excavations |
| 11:30 am – 11:45 am | Tea Break |
| 11:45 am – 1:00 pm | Drilled Pile Integrity: Pulse Echo, CSL, and Thermal Profiling |
| 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Lunch |
| 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Existing Foundations: Parallel Seismic with PIT |
| 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Deep Foundation Load Testing: High Strain Dynamic Testing of Driven and Drilled Foundations |
| 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm | Tea Break |
| 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm | Discussion and End of Event |