Michael D. Moore will be the new CEO of the International Association of Drilled Shaft Contractors or ADSC as S. Scot Litke “retires” as Executive Director. More info from Dan Brown and Associates or directly from ADSC. Source: DBA Blog. Photo from ADSC.
Miscellaneous
ADSC Lawrenceville Rock Socket Load Test Site–Prediction Contest!
As part of an ongoing ADSC research project on axial capacity of drilled shaft rock sockets in the Southeastern US, several test shafts were constructed this past week and the load test portion will commence […]
Press Releases
Scot Litke Named 2014 DFI Distinguished Service Award Recipient
Hawthorne, NJ (August 21, 2014): S. Scot Litke, D.GE (Hon.) is the recipient of DFI’s highest award to an individual, the Distinguished Service Award. He is the 34th recipient of the award, honoring individuals chosen by their peers for exceptionally valuable contributions to the advancement of the deep foundations industry. The award will be presented on October 23, 2014, during DFI’s 39th Annual Conference in Atlanta.
Since 1982, Litke has been the editor of the ADSC’s (International Association of Foundation Drilling) Foundation Drilling magazine. He also held the position of Executive Director of the ADSC from 1982 to 2009. During this time, Litke managed over 25 drilled foundation and anchored earth retention research projects funded by the ADSC and FHWA. Litke was inducted into ADSC’s Hall of Fame in 2012.
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Project Related
Bertha TBM Access Pit Excavation Complete
The excavation has been completed for the access shaft or rescue shaft that was needed to be able to remove the damaged cutterhead of the Bertha TBM on the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement project in […]