The Lizzi Lecture is delivered by an invited speaker who is recognized by ISM as making distinguished contributions to the micropile industry. The lecture honors the spirit and memory of Dr. Fernando Lizzi, the visionary leader of ISM and the inventor of the “pali radice” or original “root pile” foundation system. ISM has been honored by the following past Lizzi Lecturers:
11th Lizzi Lecture, 2023, J. Erik Loehr, Ph.D., P.E.
Mainstreaming of Micropiles: Probabilistic Calibration of Axial Resistance for Load and Resistance Factor Design
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10th Lizzi Lecture, 2019: Allen Cadden, P.E., BC.GE
Micropiles: World Wide Evolution
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9th Lizzi Lecture, 2017: John Wolosick, P.E., BC.GE
Loading Effects on Battered Micropiles Supporting Lateral and Compression Forces
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8th Lizzi Lecture, 2014: Nadir Ansari, MESc, P.Eng.
Market Development of Micropiles
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7th Lizzi Lecture, 2012: Paul Woodfield
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Part 2)
6th Lizzi Lecture, 2010: Ernst F. Ischebeck, Dipl.-Ing.
The Design and Execution of Drilled and Flush-Grouted Titan Micropiles Is Governed in European Union (EU) by National Technical Approval Z-34.14-209 (DIBT)
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5th Lizzi Lecture, 2009: Donald A. Bruce, Ph.D., BC.GE, C.Eng., P.G. L.G., L.E.G.
Micropiles in Middle Age: Triumphs, Failures and Challenges
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4th Lizzi Lecture, 2007: Dr. Thomas Herbst
Historical Review and Analysis of 55 Years of Micropiles
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3rd Lizzi Lecture, 2006: Jiro Fukui
Performance of Seismic Retrofits with High Capacity Micropiles
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2nd Lizzi Lecture, 2004: Prof. François Schlosser
Practice and Research on Micropile Groups and Networks
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1st Lizzi Lecture, 2003: James Mason
LIZZI’S PHILOSOPHY. CONCEPTS TO PRACTICE.
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