Precast, Prestressed Concrete Piles

Attendees will learn what precast, prestressed concrete is and review specific structural design considerations for prestressed concrete piles including pile types, production methods, pile handling and installation. This presentation will summarize the advantages and benefits of using precast, prestressed concrete piles in projects and provide an overview of the structural design considerations for those projects.

Learning Objectives

As a result of this course, participants will be able to:

• Easily Recognize Prestressed Concrete Pile applications.
• Understand the fabrication process.
• Identify key raw materials and concrete mix attributes.
• Understand Pile Handling, Transportation, and Installation.
• Identify Advantages of Prestressed Concrete Piles.
• Understand Basic Structural Design Considerations.
• Identify PCI Design Resources

 

Presenters

• Catrina Walter, P.E., LPCI, WSP USA 
• Jim Parkins, P.E., Concrete Technology Corporation
• Roy Eriksson, P.E.,Eriksson Technologies
• Justin Yard, Gulf Coast Pre-Stress Partners, Ltd. – Pass Christian

 

CEU Credit: 1 AIA CEU/PDH

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