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Overview

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Evaluate the suitability of helical piles in various soil types and geotechnical conditions.
• Assess load-bearing capacities under axial and lateral forces.
• Apply installation techniques and monitoring practices to ensure quality and compliance.
• Conduct and interpret full-scale tests to evaluate performance and meet engineering standards.
• Understand the advantages and limitations of helical piles to make informed project decisions.

Description
This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of helical piles technology. It encompasses a detailed description of helical piles, including their components, types, and typical applications. The course covers various installation methods, offering insights into the best practices and techniques for efficient and effective pile installation. Participants will learn about the advantages of using helical piles, such as their use in different soil conditions and ease of installation, as well as the disadvantages, including potential limitations in certain environments.

In addition to theoretical knowledge, the course delves into the design of helical piles under axial and lateral loads, examining the principles and calculations involved. Practical applications are emphasized through several case studies, showcasing real-world examples of helical pile projects. Design examples will also be provided, enabling participants to apply the concepts learned to actual engineering scenarios.

By the end of the course, attendees will have a well-rounded understanding of helical pile technology, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to design, install, and manage helical pile systems effectively.

Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for professionals involved in designing, planning, and implementing foundation systems. Geotechnical engineers will gain insights into helical piles' adaptability to various soil conditions, while structural engineers will learn about load-bearing capacities and advanced installation techniques.

Developers and contractors will benefit from best practices and compliance procedures, ensuring high-quality projects. Public work engineers and officials and those in hydro and transmission towers will discover the advantages of helical piles for infrastructure projects.

Additionally, engineers, technicians, civil engineers, project managers, and construction supervisors will find this course invaluable for enhancing their expertise and improving project efficiency.

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Syllabus

• Introduction and Site Investigation
• Helical piles – definition and historical development
• Advantages of helical piles
• Installation method of helical piles
• Load transfer mechanism –
• Compression in sand
• Compression in clay
• Pull out in sand
• Pullout in clay
• Compression Ultimate capacity
• Pullout Ultimate capacity
• Torque-to-capacity calculations
• Lateral capacity – Load transfer and design
• Installation effects
• Special considerations
• Solved Examples

Instructor

Meckkey El-Sharnouby, Ph.D, P.Eng.

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).