1. CODES, STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
U.S. (FHWA) MICROPILE PRACTICE AND UPDATE “ Implementation Manual & Teaching Modules” TOM A. ARMOUR, P.E.
SESSION VII
CODES, STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
IWM 2002
MAY 29 – JUNE 1, 2002

2. REFERENCE PROGRAMS “Funded by FHWA to Speed Up the Implementation of Micropiles”
State of the Practice Review (Step 1) -1997
Design and Construction
Implementation Manual (Step 2)
National Technical Workshop
(Step 3)

3. IMPLEMENTATION MANUAL - (STEP 2) “Recommended Guidelines”
Micropile Definition & Classification System
Micropile Design Guidelines
Service Load Design
Load Factor Design
Load Testing Recommendations
Quality Assurance Quality Control (QA/QC)
Contracting Methods
Owner Controlled Design
Contractor Design/Build
Guideline Specifications
Alternative Procurement Methods
Micropile Contractor Prequalification
Geotechnical Design Summary
Contractor Submittals
Pile Load Testing
Measurement and Payment

4. NATIONAL TECHNICAL WORKSHOP- (STEP 3) “Training Module”
Primary Objective
To develop a national
technical workshop targeted
at Federal and State Dept.
of Transportation specialists
involved in design, construction
and specification development
for transportation facilities.

5. NATIONAL TECHNICAL WORKSHOP- (STEP 3) “Training Module”
Other Objectives
Introduce micropile technology
Present site investigation, load testing and QA/QC recommendations
Present comprehensive design methods
Provide example plans and guideline specifications

6. NATIONAL TECHNICAL WORKSHOP- (STEP 3) “Training Module”
Important Statistics
Contractor is ADSC – “The Industry”
15 month contract to complete module
2- Day Training Course
75 training courses anticipated to be taught throughout USA over next
3 - 4 years

7. USA MICROPILE PRACTICE “Where We Are Today”
No AASHTO Approval
2001 AASHTO LRFD Highway Bridge Construction Specifications
Public Agencies gaining knowledge with increased use
Specialty Contractors still leading the charge in the development and specification of micropile applications
FHWA/Industry increasing micropile focus through ADSC/DFI

8. INDUSTRY UPDATE “Current Works In Progress”
Industry Seminars
Industry Short Courses
Operator Training Courses
Inspector Training/Certification
Design/Construction Training Modules

9. INDUSTRY UPDATE (con’t) “Current Works In Progress”
Regional Educational Presentations
Regional Technical Assistance
Research & Development
IWM

10. INDUSTRY UPDATE (con’t) “Current Works In Progress”
Fund Raising
Technical Library
Practice Updates
Public Relations
DFI Coordination