Micropiles: Introduction, Classifications & Applications

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Micropiles are small-diameter piles that are frequently used to stabilize existing buildings, provide additional support for existing bridges and allow for expansion of existing buildings and bridges. The long-term performance of micropiles has been proven after more than 25 years of use in Europe and North America.

This 1-hour introduction online course is part one of a series to facilitate the implementation of micropile technology and to provide guidance for selecting, designing and specifying micropiles. This course provides a general definition and historic framework of micropiles and describes the newly developed classifications of micropile type and application. It also illustrates the use of micropiles for transportation applications.

Objectives SME

Course Objectives

At the conclusion of the course, you will understand:

The basic history of micropiles including how and why they were developed
The two different types of micropiles currently in use and how they are classified
How micropiles can be used in building projects and transportation projects

This course is part of a series of courses on Micropiles including:

Micropiles: Introduction, Classifications & Applications (1 hour)
Micropiles: Construction Techniques and Materials (1 hour)
Micropiles - Design, Part 1 (3 hours)

There will be a multiple choice quiz at the end of the course to gauge your understanding of the material.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Mark Peterson, P.E., M.ASCE

Mr. Peterson has a BS and MS from Montana State University and more than 28 years of engineering experience in hydrology and hydraulics. He is currently a senior engineer with Kadrmas, Lee and Jackson and has worked extensively in both the private sector and in state government. He is licensed as a PE in MN, MT, ND, SD and WY. He was chairman of a three-person committee that re-wrote the Hydraulics Manual for the Montana Department of Transportation and authored the storm water regulations for subdivisions in Montana. He also teaches a two-day course on Introduction to Detention Pond Design for the American Society of Civil Engineers throughout the U.S.