TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATION FOR Effective

10/11/18
PULL OUT TEST Date
PROCEDURE

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FOR
PULL OUT TEST PROCEDURE

PROJECT
JORDAN RISHA 50 MW PV PROJECT

CLIENT
ACWA POWER

EPC CONTRACTOR
STERLING & WILSON PVT. LTD

OWNER’S CONSULTANT
TYPSA GROUP

Rev 01
DOCUMENT NO. DOCUMENT TITLE
Date: 10/11/2018
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR PULL OUT
SWLD-ACWA-JOR-50MW- Pages 16
TEST PROCEDURE
C-DOC-PTP-206
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 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR
PULL OUT TEST PROCEDURE

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 PRELIMINARY PILE LOAD TEST
[Test Load & Location, General requirements and
Procedure for Pre-Drilled Piers].

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General Requirements for Preliminary Pile Load Testing

Contents
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Summary and Scope............................................................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Submittals .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Project Conditions ............................................................................................................................................... 4
Products (Materials and Equipment)................................................................................................................. 4
2.1 Apparatus for Applying and Measuring Loads .................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Testing Equipment and Apparatus .................................................................................................................... 4
Execution ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Referenced Documents....................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Test Pile Preparation ........................................................................................................................................... 5
3.3 Load Test Procedure ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Report ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
4.1 Field Report ......................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Pile Design Report ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Acceptance Criteria............................................................................................................................................ 8

Appendices
A. Test Load Table ................................................................................................................................................ 10
B. Vertical Load Test ............................................................................................................................................ 12
C. Lateral Load Test.............................................................................................................................................. 13

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Introduction
1.1 Summary and Scope
Testing includes axial tensile and lateral loading of driven steel W6 piles or other Grade 50 steel sections approved by
NEXTracker.

The test method described in these specifications measures the axial and lateral deflections of a vertical pile when subjected
first to axial tension and second to lateral loading.

The contractor hires or engages a qualified engineer to design and approve all loading apparatus, loaded members, support
frames, and test procedures.

1.2 Submittals
Before a pile test, submit the following documentation for review:

Product Data: The contractor submits the product catalog for the following items:
• Hydraulic jack
• Tension dynamometer
• Dial gauge
• Rigging sling and hand pull winch

Shop Drawings:
• Site plan: Depict layout of pile location subject to testing with corresponding coordinate referenced from the legal
boundary of the site. The site plan shows all existing ground utilities on the site. Test pile location is not located closer
than 20 ft (6.1 m) to the existing utility.
• Include arrangement of static pile reaction frame, reaction anchor piles, equipment, and instrumentation. Submit
structural analysis data signed and sealed by the qualified professional engineer responsible for their preparation.

Qualification Data: Present data for qualified personnel, professional engineer, and the testing company conducting the pile
load testing.

Calibration Certificates:
• Submit calibration certificate issued by an approved testing agency accredited by ASTM or AASHTO for dial gauge and
tension dynamometer.
• Calibration certificates are not older than 6 months at the time of pile load testing; they bear the signature and/or
stamp/seal of the agency performing the calibration. The serial numbers of the gadgets, instruments, or equipment
corresponds with the numbers listed in the certificate.
• A sticker bearing the dates of calibration are visibly attached to the gadgets, instruments, and equipment.

Pile Load Testing Records and Final Report: Submit records and report within one week after completing test.

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1.3 Project Conditions

Utility locate is conducted before post driving to determine location of underground utilities and other installations. Location
of underground utilities is marked with flags or markers visible from above ground.

The contractor ensures that the testing company gathers information about the site. Any data provided by NEXTracker or its
client are for information only. The contractor is responsible for independently verifying all site conditions before performing
work and does not rely upon NEXTracker-supplied information for accuracy. The contractor also instructs the testing company
not to rely upon such information. All NEXTracker-provided information is therefore subject to verification by the testing
company.

Products (Materials and Equipment)

2.1 Apparatus for Applying and Measuring Loads
• The apparatus for applying tensile loads to a test pile conforms to the method described in Section 3.2, Test Pile
Preparation. All horizontal loads are applied horizontally, at the specified elevation, and in line with the central vertical
axis of the pile so as to minimize eccentric loading.
• Reaction systems are of sufficient size and strength to prevent crushing or other distortion under the applied test loads.
The counterweight reaction system is of sufficient plan dimensions and weight to transfer the reaction loads without
excessive lateral movement that would prevent maintaining the applied loads.
• A clear distance is established between the test pile and the reaction system of at least five times the maximum diameter
(width) the test pile but not less than 5 ft.
• The reaction system aligns to the test pile to minimize eccentric loading, and—where necessary—to restrain piles from
shifting as test loads are applied so as not to affect the test results and to prevent

instability. Test members and apparatus have flat, parallel bearing surfaces. The support reactions are designed and
constructed to prevent instability and to limit undesired rotations or lateral displacements.
• A qualified engineer designs and approves all loading apparatus, loaded members, support frames, and loading
procedures. The apparatus for applying and measuring loads, including all structural members, is of sufficient size,
strength, and stiffness to safely prevent excessive deflection and instability.

2.2 Testing Equipment and Apparatus

Hydraulic Jack: The hydraulic jack conforms to ASME B30.1 and has a nominal load capacity exceeding the maximum
anticipated jack load by at least twenty percent. The jack, pump, and any hoses, pipes, fittings, and gauges used to pressurize
it are rated to a safe pressure corresponding to the nominal jack capacity.

Tension Dynamometer: The tension dynamometer has a calibration to at least the maximum anticipated load capacity
performed within the 6 months before each test or series of tests. The contractor furnishes the calibration report(s) before
performing a test. Each dynamometer is certified and calibrated per Section 1.2. Calibration Certificate.

Gauges: Pressure gauges have minimum graduations less than or equal to 1% of the maximum applied load and have a
permissible error of 1% of the span. Each gauge is certified and calibrated per Section 1.2. Calibration Certificate.

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Execution
3.1 Referenced Documents
ASTM Standards:
• D 3689-07 Test Methods for Deep Foundations Under Static Axial Tensile Load
• D 3966-07 Test Methods for Deep Foundations under Lateral Load

This specification is an adaptation of the referenced ASTM standards to satisfy the specific objectives of the NEXTracker pile
load testing program. The most significant departure from the referenced ASTM standards is the rapid loading sequence and
duration because the controlling design loads to the solar PV frame are a result of short-duration wind loading.

3.2 Test Pile Preparation

• Drive test piles to embedment depth at location, as shown on test plan. Record GPS coordinate of each test pile.
• No test piles in one location are closer than 10 ft apart.
• Pile driving time is recorded for each test pile to attain test embedment depth.
• Incase of concrete pile, pile should be casted as per the drawing attached in appendix. Before testing, pile should have
minimum curing period 7 days to attain design strength for concrete grade.

3.3 Load Test Procedure

Vertical Load Test:
1. The vertical load test is performed before the lateral load test.
2. Reference beams are supported independent of the loading system, with supports firmly embedded in the ground at a
clear distance from the test pile, not less than 5 ft.
3. Tension load and all associated load-testing apparatus is firmly connected concentric to the longitudinal axis of the test
pile.
4. Place two dial gauges at each flange with a magnetic base on the pile against a flat, stationary object on the ground.
5. Apply load in accordance to load schedule (see Appendix A) at 250-lb increments until 1000 lb has been reached; then
apply load increments at 500 lb each.
6. During each load interval, keep the load constant for a time interval of 1 minute and not more than 2 minutes, using the
same time interval for all loading increments throughout the test.
7. Continue load test in accordance to tension load schedule in Appendix A until failure displacement of .75 in. (19 mm) or
until testing equipment either reaches capacity or no longer holds the applied load without slippage.
8. If the tensile load test fails at less than 100% design load, perform a compression test to validate pile compression
capacity.

Lateral Load Test:

1. Lateral test follows vertical test.
2. Position lateral reaction system concentric to the test pile strong axis to avoid eccentric loading.
3. The reaction system provides resistance greater than the anticipated maximum lateral test load.
4. Position two gauges 4 in (100mm) above grade, one in the center of each flange above ground; ensure dial indicator
support on a stationary object with its support isolated from ground movement to ensure reading accuracy.

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5. Attach sling to post at 2.5 ft (.75m) above ground to tension dynamometer; slowly apply horizontal load with a hand-
pulled winch supported on cribbing to reaction system.
6. Apply incremental load in accordance to load schedule (see Appendix B) and record lateral displacement at 500, 1000,
1500 lb and release back to zero.
7. During each load interval, keep the load constant for a time interval of not less than 1 minute and not more than 2
minutes, using the same time interval for all loading increments throughout the test.
8. Continue load test in accordance to tension load schedule in Appendix A until failure displacement of 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) or
until testing equipment either reaches capacity or no longer holds the applied load without slippage.

Number of Pile Load Tests:

Below are the general and standard requirements typically for load test as per the size, But the proposed test at Site is
preliminary to verify the ramming feasibility and basic design.
1. Number of pile load test locations per MW for the project is suggested in Table 1. Typically, test two piles at each
location, with one pile W6x9 or approved section, which has a flange width of 4 in. (100 mm) and another pile W6x15 or
approved section with a 6-in. (150 mm) flange width or at embedment depths shown on pile test plan.
2. Per discretion of the engineer, the number of tests may be adjusted to reflect variations in site plan and geotechnical
zones. During pile driving, if one location exhibits unusual soft soil conditions (i.e., less than 10 seconds to reach a 6-ft
embedment depth), suggest adding 4 piles around the parameter of the soft pile to delineate the localized soft soil
condition.

Table 1. Suggested minimum number of test piles.

Array Size, MW MW Array Ground Coverage, acre Number of Test Locations
1 to 10 10 40 4
11 to 30 20 120 6
31 to 50 20 200 8
51 to 100 50 400 10
101 to 150 50 600 14
151 to 250 100 1400 18
251 to 350 100 1800 20
351 to 500 150 2000 24
501 to 650 150 2600 30
651 to 800 150 3200 34
801 to 1000 200 4000 40

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Report

4.1 Field Report

Field load test data includes the following information/documentation:

General:
a. Date of pile installation/date of test
b. Project identification and location
c. Test site location
d. If available, nearest test boring test location

Pile installation Equipment and Information:

a. Make, model, type, and size of pile-driving hammer
b. Weight of hammer and ram
c. Stroke or ram
d. Rated energy of hammer

Test and Anchor Pile Details:

a. Identify and coordinate location of test pile
b. Design load of test pile
c. Note type and dimensions of test piles
d. Note embedded length
e. Note dial gauge distance from ground
f. Note applied horizontal load distance from ground
g. Note rate of pile penetration in feet per second for driving
h. Note any unusual occurrences during testing
i. Test jack and other required calibration reports
j. Take example photographs showing the test instrumentation and set-up

4.2 Pile Design Report

The pile test report includes a pile test summary in the format shown in Table 2.

Table 2. Format for pile test summary report.

Uplift Load Lateral Load

Pile Pile Embedment Test Pile Drive Load at displacement 0.75- Skin Friction in kN at Load at 1-in. (25 mm)
Section Depth (ft) Number Time (sec) in. (25 mm) displacement 0.75-in. Deflection Measured at 4
(25 mm) in. above Grade (kN)

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Also, the pile test report includes:

• A graph showing load vs. deflection for each test pile for both lateral and vertical load, generated based on the pile load
test information.
• recommended L pile design parameters and a graph of the L pile deflection curve.
• Any unusual occurrences during testing.
• Report on equipment and gauge calibration.
• Example photographs showing the test instrumentation and set-up.

Acceptance Criteria
The thresholds for pile acceptability are as follows:
• Criterion 1: Displacement in tension load = 0.75 in
• Criterion 2: Displacement in lateral load at 4 in. from grade = 1.00 in.
• Criterion 3: Drivability = All test piles are driven at specified embedment.

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APPENDIX

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Appendix A: Predrilled Piers Test Load Table

Ultimate Test Loads

Pier Description Sections Lateral Tension

kN kN

Heavy Array Pier W6x15 45.38 -19.34

Heavy Motor Pier W6x12 32.79 -13.38

Standard Array Pier W6x9 21.87 -7.54

Standard Motor Pier W6x12 16.04 -4.53

→ The loads shall be applied at 0.75m above grade.

→ For details about no. of tests and its embedment depths, refer the attached drawing.
→ Diameter of predrill shall be 100mm.

Sample Calculation of Load Conversion from Top of Pier Loads (TOPL):

Referring to the top of pier loads: top of pier is at 4.667 feet (1.42 m) above grade level.
Moment
For Heavy Array Pier,

Lateral load = 3096 lbs = 13.772 kN; Lateral Load

C/L of
TT 0.20 m
Moment = 17060 lbs-in = 1.928 kN-m
1.22 m
Consider depth of fixity as 0.50 m below grade level and level of test

load application as 0.75 m above grade,

Grade Level
The lateral load to be applied at point of load application 0.50 m
Depth of Fixity

is calculates as followed:

Total moment at depth of fixity = (13.772 x 1.92) + 1.928 = 28.370 kN-m

Equivalent lateral load at test load point = 28.37 / (0.5+0.75) = 22.690 kN

Applying a load factor of 2.0, test load = 22.690 x 2.0 = 45.38 kN

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Construction of Pre-drilled Pier Installation

The diameter of borehole shall be less than size of the post to ensure the required bond is generated
between backfilled soil and the steel post.

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Appendix B: Vertical load test

Date

Test No.

Predrilled (yes/no)
VERTICAL LOAD TEST
Drive Date

Height measuring point hm (m)

Maximum Premissible Displacement

Point of Load Application hr (m)

Length of Pile lp(m)

Depth of Embedment t (m)

N
Coordinate
W
Steel Section Profile

200% Lateral

Design Load Fvd (Kg)

DEFLECTION DEFLECTION GAGE

GAGE 1 2 (10cm
ACTURAL (10cm (4") (4") ABOVE
TARGET LOAD HOLD TIME ACTUAL LOAD LOAD ABOVE GRADE) GRADE)

LBS KN MIN KG LBS mm mm

0 0

250 1

500 1

750 1

1000 1

1500 1

2000 1

2500 1

3000 1

3500 1

4000 1

4500 1

XXX 1

XXX 1
19 mm 19 mm
XXX 1 (.75 in) (.75 in)

0 1

25.4 mm 25.4 mm
XXX 1 (1 in) (1 in)

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Appendix C: lateral load test

Date

Test No.

Predrilled (yes/no)
LATERAL LOAD TEST
Drive Date

Height measuring point hm (m)

Maximum Premissible Displacement

Point of Load Application hr (m)

Length of Pile lp(m)

Depth of Embedment t (m)

N
Coordinate
W
Steel Section Profile
Tipo de
200% Lateral
perfil
Carga de diseño
(Design Load) Fvd (Kg)

LATERAL LOAD--- APPLY LOAD AT 2'-6 (.75m) ABOVE GROUND

DEFLECTION DEFLECTION GAGE

GAGE 1 2 (10cm
EQUIVALENT (10cm (4") (4") ABOVE
TARGET LOAD HOLD TIME ACTUAL LOAD LOAD ABOVE GRADE) GRADE)

LBS Kg MIN KG LBS mm mm

0 0

500 1

1000 1

1500 1

0 1

1500 1

2000 1

2500 1

0 1

2500 1

3000 1

3500 1

0 1

3500 1

4000 1

4500 1

0 1

4500 1

5000 1

5500 1

0 1

XXX 1

XXX 1
25.4mm 25.4mm
XXX 1 (1.0 in) (1.0 in)

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