Pile Design & Analysis of single piles
The course will introduce the fundamental principles and some well-established methods of pile design and analysis of single piles and some of them can be applied without the use of complex computer software. The course content will cover the most relevant aspects of pile design for single piles (e.g. axial, lateral, down drag, rock sockets). We will also discuss some practical examples and case studies to demonstrate the ‘real world’ applications of the course content.
Description
This course will help practitioners from different backgrounds to gain a wider and deeper understanding of the most important aspects of pile design and analysis for single piles.
This seminar will provide an overview of the most important design methods for single piles. The first module will introduce some basic risks, general considerations and the recommended ground investigation scope for the design pf single piles. The following two modules will introduce the principles and theories of the relevant application before some practical design examples will be presented and discussed in the last module.
The course includes four modules of about 90 minutes each and the modules are listed are listed below:
- Introduction (design assumptions, geotechnical investigations and design parameters, etc.)
- Axial pile design (single piles)
- Lateral design principles (single piles)
- Examples and case studies
Learning outcomes
Attendees will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following:
- minimum requirements of geotechnical site investigation and testing which are required for the relevant design tasks,
- underlying fundamentals of pile design and analysis for single piles (for axial, lateral loading, down drag and rock sockets),
- general behaviour of single piles and the relevant parameters which influence their performance
- introduction of some practical design and assessment methods
Target Audience
The course is designed for engineers and construction professional interested in the fundamentals of pile design and analysis for single piles. Course participants should be familiar with fundamental geotechnical and structural design principles but no experience in pile design is required.
The course is suitable as a ‘refresher’ for experienced pile design engineers or as an introduction to practical pile design and analysis for participants with limited or no experience in piling.
Design engineers (structural, civil or geotechnical) from junior to intermediate level as well as project engineers, client representatives, asset owners, builders, contractors or architects might find the course content relevant for their specific fields.
Course Format
During this course we will cover the most relevant aspects of pile design for single piles (e.g. axial, lateral, down drag). We will also discuss some practical examples and case studies to demonstrate the ‘real world’ applications of the course content.
Presenter Information
Dr Martin Larisch is Technical Lead for Ground Engineering at Jacobs New Zealand. He has been involved in piling and deep foundations for more than 20 years, holding technical and operational positions for some of the leading geotechnical contracting and consultancy firms in New Zealand, Australia and Europe.
Throughout his professional career (which he started as a carpenter in Germany) he gained in-depth understanding and a holistic perspective of the different life cycle requirements and the risk profile of various piling and deep foundation systems from feasibility stage to project delivery.
Martin has been involved in the design and delivery of a large number and variety of piling projects across New Zealand, Australia and Germany, ranging from the foundation of large landmark projects to wind turbines and residential foundations.
Martin has published more than 25 technical papers for international journals and conferences, and he was involved in the review and development of various best industry guidelines for deep foundations in Australia, Europe and New Zealand.
He was appointed Associate A/Professor at the University of Queensland (Brisbane) in 2014 and has facilitated various lectures and seminars related to pile design and ground improvement techniques.
Martin is currently representing the New Zealand Geotechnical Society (NZGS) in Technical Committee TC212 ‘Deep Foundations’ at the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical engineering (ISSMGE).