Keynote lecturers and invited speakers are confirmed for the 2018 DFI-EFFC International Conference on Deep Foundations and Ground Improvement at Sapienza University, June 5-8, 2018.
Eight industry experts are presenting Keynote Lectures during parallel sessions at the conference.
Session on Deep Foundations Technologies
Codes, New Technologies and Quality in Deep Foundations, Maurice Bottiau, Franki Foundations Belgium
Artificial Ground Freezing in Underground Construction: Engineering Challenges and Research, Giulia Viggiani, Ph.D, Cambridge University
Session on Design and Modeling Criteria
Scientific Approach to Pile Design, Alessandro Mandolini, Università degli Studi della Campania
The Sochi Case: The First Real Comparison Between NATM and ADECO-RS, G. Lunardi, Tre Esse Engineering srl Rocksoil sp
Session on Project Information Management
Data Management Systems and Project Visualization with Extended Reality Devices and Holographic Projections, Massimo Mucci, Bencor Global, Inc.
Session on Ground Modification Technologies
The Role of Experimental Research and Advanced Monitoring in QC and Reliability Based Design of Deep Foundations and GI Techniques, Noel Huybrechts, Belgian Building Research Institute, Belgium
Challenges in the Design of Jet Grouted Structures, Alessandro Flora, Ph.D, University of Napoli Federico II
Session on Contracts and Geotechnical Investigation
Specification, Procurement, Quality Control and Certification of Bottom-Feed Stone Columns, Giovanni Vaciago, Studio Geotechnico Italiano, Italy
In addition, the conference features three Invited Speakers:
The Evolution of an Industry, Stefano Trevisani, P.Eng., CEO, Trevi S.p.A.
Mega Challenge: USACE Dams and Levee Rehabilitation Worldwide, David B. Paul, P.E., Lead Civil Engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Water Infrastructure Challenges in Italy, Giovanni Ruggeri, Dr. Ing., ICOLD Italy, and Vincenzo Chieppa, Manager, Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport
The preliminary program for the conference is available on the conference website at www.dfi-effc2018.org.
