Successful pile driving is dependent upon both the condition of the equipment and the operating technique used. Failure to observe the proper procedures with the equipment can result in loss of energy imparted to the pile, failure to reach the desired penetration depth, property damage, personal injury, and equipment breakdowns, which lead to downtime, job delays, and contract disputes. This course covers the monitoring procedures, equipment, and conditions encountered during the pile driving process. Topics: • Maintenance and Operation of: Impact and Vibratory Hammers and other equipment • Monitoring Performance Parameters: Stroke, Speed, Pressure, Direct Energy, Blow Counts • Maintaining Pile Driving Records • Vibratory Drivers • Monitoring of Restrikes • Ple Damage Prevention • Wave Equation Analysis • Driving Complications • Problems with Low Resistance • Piles Driven Later, Relaxation, Ground Movement Issues • Obstructions, Adjacent Structure Issues, Environmental Issues, Permafrost Areas Intended Audience: This course is intended for Geotechnical, Civil, Construction, Hydraulic, Structural, Foundations, and other engineers whose job description may require an intermediate knowledge of pile driving methods and procedures. Publication Source: US Corp of Engineers