Micropiles Performance and Design
Fee: $795 / Online / Mar 5, 2027 / Course Code: 17-0320-ONL27
OVERVIEW
Please note, This instructor-led course has specific dates and times:
This course is held online over 1 day on the following schedule (All times in Eastern Time Zone): 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Eastern (Will include the usual breaks)
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Assess site conditions and determine when micropiles are an appropriate foundation solution
- Design micropiles to accommodate axial and lateral loading requirements
- Evaluate construction methods, materials, and installation approaches for performance and feasibility
- Interpret load testing results to validate design assumptions and ensure foundation reliability
- Apply micropile design and implementation principles to real-world foundation challenges
Description
Foundation design often involves working within physical constraints, variable ground conditions, and competing performance requirements. Selecting the right deep foundation system requires a clear understanding of both site behaviour and structural demands, particularly in projects where conventional solutions are not feasible.
Micropiles offer a flexible and highly adaptable solution in these conditions, but their effectiveness depends on accurate design, appropriate installation methods, and proper validation through testing. Without a structured approach, there is a risk of overdesign, underperformance, or construction challenges that impact project outcomes.
This course provides a practical framework for evaluating, designing, and implementing micropile systems. It focuses on real-world application, including site assessment, structural and geotechnical design considerations, construction techniques, and load testing interpretation. The content is reinforced through applied examples to support confident, informed decision-making in foundation design.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for:
- Geotechnical, structural, and civil engineers involved in foundation design
- Engineering technologists and technicians supporting geotechnical or construction projects
- Contractors and project managers responsible for deep foundation installation
- Professionals working in infrastructure, energy, or constrained site environments
- Early-career to experienced practitioners seeking to strengthen applied foundation design skills
SYLLABUS
Introduction and Site Investigation
- Overview of micropile technology and its evolution.
- Critical considerations in site investigations for micropile projects.
- Soil and geotechnical assessments required for micropile applications.
- Identification of potential challenges and site-specific factors.
Micropiles Classification System
- Detailed breakdown of different types of micropiles and their uses.
- Design Application Classification
- Construction typw Calssification
Applications and Feasibility
- Typical and innovative applications of micropiles in various industries.
- Evaluating the feasibility of micropiles for physical considerations and subsurface conditions.
- Structural Support.
- In Situ Reinforcement.
Construction Techniques and Materials Specifications
- Drilling
- Grouting
- Steel Reinforcement
Design of Micropiles for Structure Foundations
- Principles of micropile design for different load conditions.
- Structural Design of Micropiles
- Geotechnical Design of Micropiles
- Corrosion Protection
- Downdrag
- Best practices for optimizing micropile designs for long-term performance.
Solved Examples
- Real-life examples illustrating successful micropile designs.
- Step-by-step walkthroughs of design calculations for axial and lateral loads.
Pile Load Testing
- Micrpiles load testing procedures
- Evaluation of load testing requirements
- Importance of load testing in ensuring the reliability of micropile foundations.
INSTRUCTOR
Adjunct Research Professor — Western University
London, ON
Dr. Meckkey El-Sharnouby is a Principal Engineer at Atlantic Industries Limited and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Western Ontario.
Dr. El-Sharnouby has been developing and designing geostructural systems for over 15 years. His expertise includes underground structures, marine terminal infrastructure, linear infrastructure, surface mining, machine foundations, geodynamic engineering, computational geomechanics and sustainability. He was recently involved in designing and constructing the largest span buried structure, which earned a Guinness World Record in the UAE.
His global expertise extends from North America, South America, and the Middle East to New Zealand. Dr. Meckkey earned his master’s and Ph.D. from Western University, authored several publications and presented at numerous international conferences. He is involved in developing MSE walls and buried bridge sections in the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CSA-S6-19 and 24).
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