Innovations in data integration have the potential to revolutionize bridge foundation design. TRB hosted a webinar on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from 1:00-2:30 PM Eastern that discussed how to use data to improve bridge foundation load testing, which can lead to a more resilient transportation structure system. Presenters described a method for applying loads at a foundation’s top without the need for a reaction system. They also identified the importance of data and how to integrate it within foundation load testing.

This webinar is sponsored by the TRB Standing Technical Committee on Foundations of Bridges and Other Structures.

The slides are linked in the meeting materials below. Click here to view the recording.

Webinar agenda and presenters

1. Top-loaded bi-directional load test: Rozbeh B. Moghaddam, RBMC Consulting Group, Inc.
2. Common pitfalls in bi-directional static load testing: Jon Sinnreich, Load Testing Consulting, Ltd.
3. Integrating load testing data in geotechnical site characterization: Nick Machairas, Haley & Aldrich
4. Question and answer session: Moderated by Aaron Zdinak, HDR

The first 60 minutes of the webinar will be for presentations and the final 30 minutes will be reserved for audience questions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Identify innovative methods for pile load testing
2. Discuss the importance of data integration on structure performance and resilience

Professional Development Hours

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.