Dwyer's technical support is provided by our exclusive consultant Dr. Howard Perko.
Dr. Perko is one of the industry’s foremost authorities on design and applications for
Helical Piers and Steel Push (resistance) Piers.  His wealth of experience and
knowledge is also made available to industry professionals through Magnum’s
Engineering Seminar program for which attendees receive continuing education credits.

Engineering Seminar Schedule

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Seminar Topics:

HELICAL FOUNDATIONS
HELICAL ANCHORS & TIEBACKS
HYDRAULICALLY DRIVEN PUSH PIERS

Speaker:

Howard Perko, Ph.D., P.E.

Internationally recognized authority on helical pier applications for new construction,
tiebacks, underpinning & related piering applications

Seminar Overview:

Engineering Helical Foundations for New Construction

• Bearing Capacity
• Minimum Length
• Lateral Stability
• Corrosion
• Connection to Structures
• Example Geotechnical Recommendations
• Example Plans, Details & Specifications

Engineering Helical Foundations for New Construction

• Pullout Capacity
• Minimum Length
• Connection to Wall Facing
• Post Tensioning
• Example Geotechnical Recommendations
• Example Plans, Details & Specifications

Hydraulically Driven Push Piering Applications

• Loads, Capacities & Field Testing
• Foundation Repair Designs & Case Studies