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DFI Committee Chair Ryan Allin on Introductory Videos
PDI's Ryan Allin writes about the DFI Technical Committee's efforts to create introductory videos on deep foundation testing methods. Allin hold's a chair on DFI's Technical Committee and utilizes his expertise on deep foundations to educate DFI members.
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GRL Performs Testing on DFI Outstanding Project Award Winner
In 2020, GRL Engineers provided integrity testing on the Seattle Climate Pledge Arena which has been recognized by DFI with the 2023 "DFI Outstanding Project Award". As a net-zero carbon emissions building, the arena has made significant strides in utilizing energy efficient designs.
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GeoStrata Announces New Ohio Office Manager
Ben White, P.E. has been named the office manager for the Ohio branch of GRL Engineers. He has managed the development of and performed significant load test programs for design load test instrumentation plans, and has assisted with the development of many of GRL’s products and test and analysis methods.
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Ben White is Announced as the GRL Cleveland Manager
GRL Engineers, Inc., is proud to announce Benjamin (Ben) White, P.E. will take over as the new manager of GRL-Ohio branch office. Ben has been with GRL Engineers since 2003 providing deep foundation consultation and testing services for a variety of public and private projects across the United States and on international offshore installations.
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Michael Morgano is the Newest PDI Instructor
Transitioning from GRL Engineers, Inc.’s Ohio Branch Manager to PDI’s Education and Training Team is Michael Morgano, Principal Engineer, P.E. Michael joins the growing department in supporting client trainings, technical support, and product development.
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Diane Fischer is Awarded PDCA Associate of the Year
Diane Fischer is recognized for her efforts at Pile Driving Contractor's Association (PDCA) with the PDCA Associate of the Year Award. She holds a position on the Communications Committee, Social Media Committee, and th Diane Fischer is recognized for her efforts at Pile Driving Contractor's Association (PDCA) with the PDCA Associate of the Year Award. She holds a position on the Communications Committee, Social Media Committee, and the Associate Member Council.
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Converting Strain with the Incremental Rigidity Method
This article focuses on the benefit of static load testing and the utilization of the incremental rigidity method. Van Komurka writes about strain measurements obtained through static load testing and converting those measurements to calculate internal forces of the mobilized shaft.
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The Incremental Rigidity Method
Van Komurka's technical article on the Incremental Rigidity Method is featured in 2023 Issue 1 of Pile Driver Magazine. The article discusses the method that is a more direct determination of a pile's characteristics.
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