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

10th Lizzi Lecture, 2019: Allen Cadden, P.E., BC.GE

Micropiles: World Wide Evolution

9th Lizzi Lecture, 2017: John Wolosick, P.E., BC.GE

Loading Effects on Battered Micropiles Supporting Lateral and Compression Forces

8th Lizzi Lecture, 2014: Nadir Ansari, MESc, P.Eng.

Market Development of Micropiles

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)

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

4th Lizzi Lecture, 2007: Dr. Thomas Herbst

Historical Review and Analysis of 55 Years of Micropiles

3rd Lizzi Lecture, 2006: Jiro Fukui

Performance of Seismic Retrofits with High Capacity Micropiles

2nd Lizzi Lecture, 2004: Prof. François Schlosser

Practice and Research on Micropile Groups and Networks

1st Lizzi Lecture, 2003: James Mason

LIZZI’S PHILOSOPHY. CONCEPTS TO PRACTICE.

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