THURSDAY, October 16, 2025
11:30 AM : Social
11:45 AM : Lunch
12:00 PM : Presentation Program
1:00 PM : Event Ends
Amenities Hall, 3700 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Houston, TX 77042
Tel: +1 713 266 6900
Topic: Drilled Pier Foundations: Design, Construction and QC/QA Best Practices (1.0 PDH)
Presenter: Shailendra N. Endley, PhD., P.E.
Abstract:
The presentation will cover an overview of geotechnical design methodology, including design issues common to the East Texas & Gulf Coast Region, such as piers in expansive soils and in settling ground conditions. The presentation also covers the basics of construction/installation techniques and potential issues which might result in pier quality issues. The role of inspections, and QC & QA program is discussed with emphasis in methods for non-destructive (integrity) testing to supplement the conventional QC/QA program.
Bio:
Dr. Shailendra Endley has over 50 years’ geotechnical engineering experience and currently serves as a Chief Engineer for PSI Southwest region. He has completed and managed hundreds of projects involving geotechnical investigation for governmental, commercial, industrial, and manufacturing agencies in the Texas Gulf Coast area, Middle East, Far East, and Africa.
Dr. Endley has designed a variety of foundation systems including footing, mats, piles and piers in soil and rock environments. As such, he is responsible for reviewing geotechnical reports as part of our in‐house QA/QC process. Recognized as an expert in this field, Dr. Endley has published more than 30 technical papers, and was an adjunct professor at the University of Houston.
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