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U.S. (FHWA) MICROPILE
PRACTICE AND UPDATE
“ Implementation Manual
& Teaching Modules”
TOM A. ARMOUR, P.E.
SESSION VII
CODES, STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
IWM 2002
MAY 29 – JUNE 1, 2002
REFERENCE PROGRAMS
“Funded by FHWA to Speed Up
the Implementation of Micropiles”
State of the Practice Review (Step 1) -1997
Design and Construction
Implementation Manual (Step 2)
- 2000
National Technical Workshop
(Step 3)
- 2002
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
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.
NATIONAL TECHNICAL
WORKSHOP- (STEP 3)
“Training Module”
Other Objectives
1.
Introduce micropile
technology
2.
Present site investigation,
load testing and QA/QC
recommendations
3.
Present comprehensive
design methods
4.
Provide example plans and
guideline specifications
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
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
INDUSTRY UPDATE
“Current Works In Progress”
Industry Seminars
Industry Short Courses
Operator Training
Courses
Inspector
Training/Certification
Design/Construction
Training Modules
INDUSTRY UPDATE (con’t)
“Current Works In Progress”
Regional Educational
Presentations
Regional Technical
Assistance
Research &
Development
IWM
INDUSTRY UPDATE (con’t)
“Current Works In Progress”
Fund Raising
Technical Library
Practice Updates
Public Relations
DFI Coordination