DFI's Rumble

Dec 13 2022 6
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In this series, “DFI’s Rumble,” we will be pairing opposing positions for debate, across multiple industry topics. Each episode will consist of a short introduction to the topic and speakers, followed by two rounds of debate, broken up by a sponsor commentary section – similar to a half- time match commentary. Each episode will be hosted by DFI Trustee and WiDF Committee Chair Lucky Nagarajan along with a rotating referee: Tim Siegel, Chris Woods, Morgan NeSmith and Sebastian Lobo-Guerrero.

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DFI's Rumble: Helical Piles, Have They Arrived?

Dec 13 2022 69 mins  
In Episode 6, the season finale of Rumble, Kevin Johnson, Ph.D., with Earth Tech squares off with Ross McGillivray of Ardaman & Associates. Johnson is a designer and design-builder of foundation solutions including helical piles. McGillivary is a seasoned consultant who is often task with vetting foundation options and ensuring the success of a project. This episode discusses t

DFI's Rumble: Dynamic Pile Testing: Fiction or Reality

Nov 08 2022 91 mins  
This episode describes the history and current practice of dynamic pile testing. Paul Axtell of Dan Brown and Associates, and Greg Canivan of S&ME explore the advantages and positive aspects as well as myths and potential difficulties. All arguments are considered to identify the best use and application of this technology: from successful projects to questionable results. The

DFI's Rumble: Who is Responsible for Ensuring a Safe Working Platform

Sep 13 2022 64 mins  
In this latest episode of Rumble, we tackle a major underlying issue with foundation construction that is finally getting the attention it deserves – Working Platforms. Peter Faust of Malcolm Drilling and Lori Simpson of Langan join us to explore key aspects of working platform design and construction, with specific focus on the “Who” and “Why” when it comes to responsibi

DFI’s Rumble: General Contractor vs Regulator

Aug 09 2022 78 mins  
In this episode, our guests, Ed Laczynski vs Sarah McInnes describe the different perspectives regarding roles and responsibilities of the owner and contractor on typical geotechnical projects. Different areas such as scope of work, liability and risk management for both parts are explored. Special consideration is given to different project delivery systems such as design-bid-buil

DFI's Rumble: Numerical Modeler vs Skeptic

Jul 12 2022 76 mins  
Episode 2 of DFI’s Rumble podcast pits Augusto Lucarelli — a seasoned numerical modeler — against Brian Anderson, Ph.D., — an academic researcher and educator at Auburn University. Anderson scores points when emphasizing that numerical models can be misleading and even dangerous without a sound engineering understanding. Lucarelli counters when he calls a numerical model a

DFI's Rumble: Designer v Contractor

May 09 2022 54 mins  
Dan Brown, of Dan Brown and Associates, and Martin McDermott, of KELLER, go toe-to-toe while debating the responsibilities of a foundation designer vs. foundation installer during project planning and construction. Is design-build the answer? Can prescriptive specifications solve everything? How do the two parties misunderstand each other? And can each improve so everyone walks awa