Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/dfis-rumble In this series, “DFI’s Rumble,” we will be pairing opposing positions for debate, across multiple industry topics. Each episode will consist of a short introduction to the topic and speakers, followed by two rounds of debate, broken up by a sponsor commentary section – similar to a half- time match commentary. Each episode will be hosted by DFI Trustee and WiDF Committee Chair Lucky Nagarajan along with a rotating referee: Tim Siegel, Chris Woods, Morgan NeSmith and Sebastian Lobo-Guerrero. 2022 DFI d873a61b-45c5-5e4f-bb11-ff73548d01f5 no en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:06:27 -0800 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:10:45 -0800 http://www.dfi.org/podcast https://img.transistor.fm/0b8cqH2rcExp9FuuCcsy07ZadSnW1XqSixyz4PMxibE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMwNzM3LzE2OTMw/MDE4OTktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg http://www.dfi.org/podcast episodic Deep Foundations Institute In this series, “DFI’s Rumble,” we will be pairing opposing positions for debate, across multiple industry topics. Each episode will consist of a short introduction to the topic and speakers, followed by two rounds of debate, broken up by a sponsor commentary section – similar to a half- time match commentary. Each episode will be hosted by DFI Trustee and WiDF Committee Chair Lucky Nagarajan along with a rotating referee: Tim Siegel, Chris Woods, Morgan NeSmith and Sebastian Lobo-Guerrero. In this series, “DFI’s Rumble,” we will be pairing opposing positions for debate, across multiple industry topics. DFI No No 6 6 DFI's Rumble: Helical Piles, Have They Arrived? full 4d761c61-1f7e-4911-91fc-4b4b9c1f3d98 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8a2bcfc Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:23:05 -0800 Deep Foundations Institute Deep Foundations Institute 4173 In Episode 6, the season finale of Rumble, Kevin Johnson, Ph.D., with Earth Tech squares off with Ross McGillivray of Ardaman & Associates. Johnson is a designer and design-builder of foundation solutions including helical piles. McGillivary is a seasoned consultant who is often task with vetting foundation options and ensuring the success of a project. This episode discusses the installation, design and verification of helical piles as well as tricky conditions to watch out for and tips for providing a cost-effective and technically sound design. Sponsored by ECA Music By Scott Holmes and HoliznaCC0 In Episode 6, the season finale of Rumble, Kevin Johnson, Ph.D., with Earth Tech squares off with Ross McGillivray of Ardaman & Associates. Johnson is a designer and design-builder of foundation solutions including helical piles. McGillivary is a se No 5 5 DFI's Rumble: Dynamic Pile Testing: Fiction or Reality full 336107f9-81df-458f-8106-ce2e73a04c23 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9659f1d Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:12:15 -0800 Deep Foundations Institute Deep Foundations Institute 5503 This episode describes the history and current practice of dynamic pile testing. Paul Axtell of Dan Brown and Associates, and Greg Canivan of S&ME explore the advantages and positive aspects as well as myths and potential difficulties. All arguments are considered to identify the best use and application of this technology: from successful projects to questionable results. The episode is hosted by Lucky Nagarajan and refereed by Sebastian Lobo-Guerrero. Sponsored By ECA Music By Scott Holmes and HoliznaCC0 This episode describes the history and current practice of dynamic pile testing. Paul Axtell of Dan Brown and Associates, and Greg Canivan of S&ME explore the advantages and positive aspects as well as myths and potential difficulties. All arguments a No 4 4 DFI's Rumble: Who is Responsible for Ensuring a Safe Working Platform full 5d5680c7-582d-4f9f-ae0c-dac97224d979 https://share.transistor.fm/s/09149a8f Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:55:06 -0700 Deep Foundations Institute Deep Foundations Institute 3899 In this latest episode of Rumble, we tackle a major underlying issue with foundation construction that is finally getting the attention it deserves – Working Platforms. Peter Faust of Malcolm Drilling and Lori Simpson of Langan join us to explore key aspects of working platform design and construction, with specific focus on the “Who” and “Why” when it comes to responsibility and liability. We also will spend time discussing geotechnical reports and their role in the design process and what guidelines are currently being developed to help this process as we move forward with this topic around the world. Sponsored By ECA Music By Scott Holmes and HoliznaCC0 In this latest episode of Rumble, we tackle a major underlying issue with foundation construction that is finally getting the attention it deserves – Working Platforms. Peter Faust of Malcolm Drilling and Lori Simpson of Langan join us to explore key aspe No 3 3 DFI’s Rumble: General Contractor vs Regulator full a45c17d5-a055-49a9-a36f-ce520556da4d https://share.transistor.fm/s/bfa23262 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 17:50:07 -0700 Deep Foundations Institute Deep Foundations Institute 4691 In this episode, our guests, Ed Laczynski vs Sarah McInnes describe the different perspectives regarding roles and responsibilities of the owner and contractor on typical geotechnical projects. Different areas such as scope of work, liability and risk management for both parts are explored. Special consideration is given to different project delivery systems such as design-bid-build, design-build, value engineering, the discussion focuses on what is the most cost-effective solution. Sponsored By ECA Music By Scott Holmes and HoliznaCC0 In this episode, our guests, Ed Laczynski vs Sarah McInnes describe the different perspectives regarding roles and responsibilities of the owner and contractor on typical geotechnical projects. Different areas such as scope of work, liability and risk man No 2 2 DFI's Rumble: Numerical Modeler vs Skeptic full 122e3261-a075-4fb3-ac4a-eb6bce95f032 https://share.transistor.fm/s/781c67b3 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:47:41 -0700 Deep Foundations Institute Deep Foundations Institute 4583 Episode 2 of DFI’s Rumble podcast pits Augusto Lucarelli — a seasoned numerical modeler — against Brian Anderson, Ph.D., — an academic researcher and educator at Auburn University. Anderson scores points when emphasizing that numerical models can be misleading and even dangerous without a sound engineering understanding. Lucarelli counters when he calls a numerical model a “tool” or “lab” where he can study the problem and come to a better understanding. These two heavyweights give must-have advice to aspiring modelers and information that is helpful to all. Episode 2 of DFI’s Rumble podcast pits Augusto Lucarelli — a seasoned numerical modeler — against Brian Anderson, Ph.D., — an academic researcher and educator at Auburn University. Anderson scores points when emphasizing that numerical models can be mis No 1 1 DFI's Rumble: Designer v Contractor full e89494af-ed2c-476b-86a9-2b6f3ef71af8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/95e914f1 Mon, 09 May 2022 15:21:18 -0700 Deep Foundations Institute Deep Foundations Institute 3286 Dan Brown, of Dan Brown and Associates, and Martin McDermott, of KELLER, go toe-to-toe while debating the responsibilities of a foundation designer vs. foundation installer during project planning and construction. Is design-build the answer? Can prescriptive specifications solve everything? How do the two parties misunderstand each other? And can each improve so everyone walks away satisfied, possibly even happy? Moderated by Morgan NeSmith who aims to look into the current and potential future relationship between these two roles in the construction process. Dan Brown, of Dan Brown and Associates, and Martin McDermott, of KELLER, go toe-to-toe while debating the responsibilities of a foundation designer vs. foundation installer during project planning and construction. Is design-build the answer? Can prescrip No