Using Maintainable Weep Hole Filters as a Cost-effective Solutions to Soil Filtration and Dewatering of Earth Retaining Structures

David Heilman

This course will focus on maintainable weep hole filters that provide an innovative, cost effective solution to dewater earth retaining structures while ensuring soils do not erode from behind the structure. The solution is design to reestablish drainage and extend service life of seawalls, bridge abutments, culverts, retaining walls, and more.

• Understand what maintainable weep hole filters are and how they work.
• Understand the applications where maintainable weep hole filters are used.
• Understand the benefits of using maintainable weep hole filters.

Presented by David Heilman – CEO, Jet Filter System

David Heilman is the CEO of Jet Filter System which provides solution for drainage & soil filtration/erosion control of earth retaining structures. Mr. Heilman specializes in innovative approaches to dewater retaining structures while ensuring soils do not erode from behind the structures. Mr. Heilman works with engineers and agencies to extend the service life of new and existing structures. Mr. Heilman presents professional development training to engineers, agencies, inspectors and others who are responsible for the design, build and maintenance of seawalls, bridge abutments, stormwater channels, culverts, bank stabilization walls and more.