ARTICORP PILING Sdn Bhd (512536H)

Infrastructure, Civil Engineering, Piling & Earthwork Contractor

38-A, Jalan BPU 9, Bandar Puchong Utama, 47100 Puchong, Selangor D.E.
Tel: 03 5882 4698 Fax: 03 5882 4869

METHOD STATEMENT FOR MAINTAIN LOAD TEST

A. STEP

1. Check and cut the pile to be tested to required elevation (from

ground). Apply epoxy resin to ensure the cut surface of the pile
head is a smooth horizontal bearing surface. (refer Diagram I)

2. If crack found on the pile head, the test pile shall be rejected.
Choose another proper driven pile for testing.

3. In the vicinity of the test pile, the platform shall be flat leveled,
compacted and free from water ponding.

4. If the platform is soft, place steel mats on the platform for temporary
measure or properly compact the soft platform by using crusher run.

5. Excavate temporary earth drain for diverging of water flow manually

or using machine depending on site condition if necessary.

6. Deliver the kentledge blocks and supporting I-beams to site in the

vicinity of test pile for assembly.

7. Check the quantity of the kentledge blocks and the size of the I-
beams.

8. Lift or hoist the kentledge blocks and I-beams using mobile crane.

9. Stack and assemble the kentledge blocks and I-beams in sequence.

(refer Diagram II)

10. Ensure the horizontal level of supporting I-beams by using spirit

level.

11. Erect the measuring devices (dial gauges) support frame close to the
rest pile according to the required distance or space.
ARTICORP PILING Sdn Bhd (512536H)
Infrastructure, Civil Engineering, Piling & Earthwork Contractor
38-A, Jalan BPU 9, Bandar Puchong Utama, 47100 Puchong, Selangor D.E.
Tel: 03 5882 4698 Fax: 03 5882 4869

12. The legs of the support frame shall be concreted in still to prevent
from any lateral movement that may affect the accuracy of the
measuring devices.
(refer Diagram III)

13. Install measuring devices (dial gauges, load cell, pressure gauge,
dumpy level, rulers) in proper position.

14. Use hydraulic hand jack or pump to determine the required ultimate
design load (refer Table I) on test pile against the kentledge’s load.

15. Ensure the tools and devices are in proper condition and within the
calibration date.

16. Loading sequence for the Preliminary Test Pile (3 cycles) &
Working pile (2 cycle) shall refer as Consultant Engineer
specification.

17. Submit a photocopy of the load cell and gauges calibration report
certificate to Consultant Engineer for verification.

18. Carry out the load test as per work instruction – Load Testing upon
confirmation by the Consultant Engineer.
ARTICORP PILING Sdn Bhd (512536H)
Infrastructure, Civil Engineering, Piling & Earthwork Contractor
38-A, Jalan BPU 9, Bandar Puchong Utama, 47100 Puchong, Selangor D.E.
Tel: 03 5882 4698 Fax: 03 5882 4869

Diagram I : Test Pile Head

Apply Epoxy Resin To

Provide Smooth Horizontal
Bearing Surface

Steel Sleeve or Plywood

~ 25 mm Formwork Guide All
Round

~ 150mm
Ground Level

Test Pile
ARTICORP PILING Sdn Bhd (512536H)
Infrastructure, Civil Engineering, Piling & Earthwork Contractor
38-A, Jalan BPU 9, Bandar Puchong Utama, 47100 Puchong, Selangor D.E.
Tel: 03 5882 4698 Fax: 03 5882 4869

Diagram II : Stacking of Concrete Blocks and Secondary Beams

1m x 1m x 1m
Concrete Block

Secondary Beam

Main Jacking Beam

– 6m Length

Concrete Block

0.6 m 1.5” Jacking

Steel Plate

125 Hydraulic Jack

~ 150mm
Test Pile
25mm Thk.
Steel Plate
3m
ARTICORP PILING Sdn Bhd (512536H)
Infrastructure, Civil Engineering, Piling & Earthwork Contractor
38-A, Jalan BPU 9, Bandar Puchong Utama, 47100 Puchong, Selangor D.E.
Tel: 03 5882 4698 Fax: 03 5882 4869
ARTICORP PILING Sdn Bhd (512536H)
Infrastructure, Civil Engineering, Piling & Earthwork Contractor
38-A, Jalan BPU 9, Bandar Puchong Utama, 47100 Puchong, Selangor D.E.
Tel: 03 5882 4698 Fax: 03 5882 4869