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In the last few decades, helical piles have gained popularity in North and South America. They have received particular attention by researchers and industry to understand their performance under various loading conditions. The proposed course is intended to develop understanding of theories and procedures required to design helical piles subjected to static and cyclic loads, using AASHTO and CHBDC design codes.
By the end of the course, attendees will gain knowledge on the different screw pile systems, material specifications, performance in different soil conditions, to understand the installation technique and subsequent effects and therefore to identify the helical pile’s suitability for the different applications and soil conditions.
Detailed design procedures will be given for helical piles subjected to compressive, pullout and lateral loads. Structural and geotechnical design satisfying SLS and ULS conditions utilizing available international design codes and manuals will be presented. Design of pile groups will be also covered.
Finally, the most recent advances in the design of helical piles will be discussed. This includes the state-of-the-art composite helical-micropile systems currently practiced in North America.
Who should attend
Project Managers, Structural Engineers, and Geotechnical Engineers
Instructors
A. Fahmy PhD, PEng, PE
Dr. Ahmed Fahmy is a Senior Geotechnical Engineer at AECOM (New York Metro). He has over 15 years of practical experience working with several employers in Canada, the United States, and the middle east, including AECOM, 30 Forensic Engineering, Golder Associates Ltd., Geoterre Ltd., Dar Al Handasah Consultants, and Geo-Consultants Group. He has provided engineering support services on a wide variety of large scale projects, and was involved in numerous forensic investigations related to legal and insurance claims.
In addition to his practical experience, Dr. Fahmy served as assistant professor at the University of Western Ontario, McMaster University and Dhofar University..
Dr. Fahmy is an active member of the executive education committee of the Canadian Geotechnical Society and the deep foundations committee of ASTM international. He has received several awards, has multiple publications, and has served as a reviewer for numerous geotechnical journals and conferences.
M. Meckkey Phd, PEng
Dr. Meckkey is an adjunct professor at Western University and a senior geostructural engineer at Atlantic Industries Limited. He has been involved in developing and designing geostructural systems for the past 10 years. His expertise includes marine terminal infrastructure, linear infrastructure, surface mining, machine foundations, geo- dynamic engineering, computational geomechanics and sustainability. His global expertise extends from North America, South America, Middle East to New Zealand. He is a licensed professional engineer in ON, BC, NFL NT and NU.
Dr. Meckkey earned his master and PhD from Western University, and he authored several publications and presented at numerous international conferences. He is involved in the development of MSE walls and buried bridges in the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CSA-S6-19).
Date
July 4, 2025 - 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Registration deadline
June 4, 2025
Registration Fees
400$ (Tax excluded)
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