THE 2015 STANLEY D. WILSON MEMORIAL LECTURE
Jerry A. DiMaggio, P.E., D.GE, F.ASCE
Reflections, Changes and Grand Challenges
in Deep Foundations
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Lecture 5:30 PM
University of Washington
Kane Hall
Room 210
Reception to follow in the
Walker-Ames Room
(Room 225, Kane Hall)
Parking information is
available upon request
R.S.V.P. by
Friday, March 20th
Shannon & Wilson
[email protected] or
(206) 695-6743
LECTURE HIGHLIGHTS
•Reflections on Dr. Mike O’Neill’s 1994 keynote paper, “Drilled Shafts: Effects of
Construction on Performance and Design Criteria”, delivered at FHWA’s International
Conference on Design and Construction of Deep Foundations
•Practice changes in deep foundations design and construction over the past four decades
(1975-2015)
•Future technical and professional challenges facing the geotechnical engineering and
geo-construction communities
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Jerry DiMaggio is internationally recognized for his accomplishments in design, construction,
monitoring, forensic assessment, and dispute resolution for foundations, earth retaining
structures, ground improvement techniques and earthworks. Currently a Principal
with Applied Research Associates, Inc., Jerry has consulted on more than 1,000 civil
construction-related projects in all 50 states and across the globe. After spending 30
years as a Bridge Engineer and National Program Manager of Geotechnical/Foundations
Engineering with the U.S. DOT/FHWA, Jerry was appointed Implementation Coordinator
and a Senior Program Officer for the Second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP2)
at the National Academies in Washington, D.C. He has also served on several committees
and task forces for professional development of technical guidelines, specifications and
standards testing.