Introductory Remarks
- Dr. Donald A. Bruce; ECO Geosystems, Inc.
- Dr. Al DiMillio; US DOT, Federal Highway Administration
- Prof. Hoshiya; Japanese Association of Micropiles
- Dr. Okahara; Public Works Research Institute
- Prof. Schlosser; French National Research Project
Session 1 - Geotechnical Assessment & Construction
- Selection of Geotechnical Parameters; Prof. Kulhawy, Cornell University, USA
- Drilling Methods; Dr. Bruce, ECO Geosystems, Inc., USA
- Grouting Materials and Methods; Mr. Turner, Applied Geotechnical Engineering, UK
Session 2 - Reinforcement Design
- Steel Design (1); Dr. Herbst, Allspann, Germany
- Steel Design (2); Mr. Lehtonen, Rautaruukki, Finland
- Materials Used in Micropiles in Japan; Mr. Shimazu, Japanese Association for Steel Pipe Piles, Japan
Session 3 - International Standards & Programs
- Bridge Construction Standards in Japan; Dr. Okahara, PWRI, Japan
- Seismic Design Concepts and Issues for Reticulated Micropile Foundation Systems; Mr. Mason, Cornell University, USA
- Review of French "Forever" Project; Prof. Schlosser, Terrasol and Dr. Frank, ENPC-CERMES, France
- State-of-the-Art; Application of Micropiles in Japan; Mr. Tsukada, PWRI, Japan
- Model Studies at Polytechnic University; Prof. Juran, Polytechnic University, USA
Session 4 - Applications & Implementation
- Should Piles be Rigid or Flexible? Lessons from the Damage Caused by Past Earthquakes; Prof Miura, Yamaguchi University, Japan
- Review of FHWA Micropile Implementation Manual; Mr. Groneck, Donald B. Murphy Contractors and Mr. Chassie, FHWA, USA
- Damages to Bridge Foundations During the Hanshin Earthquake, Mr. Fukui, PWRI, Japan
Session 5 - Applications & Implementation (Continued)
- Design Methodology; Micropiles for Slope Stabilization and Earth Retention; Mr. Armour, Donald B. Murphy Contractors, USA
- Use of Micropiles for Seismic Retrofit; Mr. Bromenschenkel, Caltrans, USA
Problem Solving Exercise: Static/Seismic Design and In Situ Slope Stabilization
