Professional Documents
Culture Documents
To,
Chief Contracts Manager,
TCEL-CEGL-AARVEE ASSOCIATE- PADECO JV
A-204, 2nd floor, Swatisk Universal,
Opposite Central Mall, Dumas Road,
New Magdalla, Piplod, Surat,
Gujarat – 395007.
Sub: Construction of Bridges for Double Line High-Speed Railway for 04 No. PSC Bridges
(GAD 9, 10, 11 & 1441) and 07 No. Steel Truss Bridges (GAD 68, 1134, 12, 61, 14, 15 & 62)
[excluding fabrication and transportation of steel truss girders] between Zaroli Village at
Maharashtra-Gujarat Border (MAHSR Km. 156.600) and Vadodara (MAHSR Km. 393.700),
in the State of Gujarat and the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli for the Project for
Construction of Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Package No. MAHSR-P-1(B)
“Submission of High-Strain Dynamic Test Report of R.C. Bored Cast-in Situ Working
Pile at GAD 68_P1_03”
Dear sir,
With reference to the above–mentioned subject, please find enclosed herewith the report of
the High-Strain Dynamic Test conducted on R.C. Bored Cast-in Situ Working Pile at GAD
68_P1_03.
Thanking you.
Encl.: - High-Strain Dynamic Test on R.C. Bored Cast-in Situ Working Pile at GAD
68_P1_03.
Head Office: M.G. House, Plot No- 376 Industrial Area Phase- 2, Panchkula – 134112 (Haryana), Tel: 0172-6731000, 6731025
Regd. Office: # 603, Ring Road Mall, Deepali Chowk, Sector – 3, Rohini, New Delhi – 110085 Tel: 011-47019300, Fax 011-43852385
CIN No.: U70101DL1997PTC091013, E-mail: mgcpl@mgcpl.com Website: mgcpl.com
MUMBAI AHMEDABAD HIGH SPEED RAIL (MAHSR) PROJECT
PACKAGE - P1 (B) AT VALSAD, GUJARAT
Note: 1) This test report or part of the same shall not be reproduced without written permission from the GEO DYNAMICS CONTROLLED Copy
2) The results are related to the test performed at location shown by client
Page 1 of 19
CONTENTS Page No.
1. INTRODUCTION 3
3
2. TEST EQUIPMENT
3
3. PDA FIELD TESTING AND RESULTS
4
4. CAPWAP ANALYSIS
5
5. SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS
APPENDIX
APPENDIX A : TEST REPORT FOR HIGH STRAIN DYNAMIC TEST ON PILE NO: P1-03 6-8
Rv/Dn
Note: 1) This test report or part of the same shall not be reproduced without written permission from the GEO DYNAMICS CONTROLLED Copy
2) The results are related to the test performed at location shown by client
Page 2 of 19
Project No.: PDA-J362-01 July 29, 2022
1.0 INTRODUCTION
M/s. Geo Dynamics was engaged by M/s. MG Contractor Pvt. Ltd. to conduct high-strain dynamic
test on one r. c. bored pile installed at the above project site.
The aim of testing was to evaluate pile static capacity and measure the settlement. The field test
was conducted on 28th July, 2022. This report presents the results of dynamic pile testing and
analysis performed using the Pile Driving Analyzer (PDA) and CAse Pile Wave Analysis Program
(CAPWAP). The test was conducted in accordance with ASTM D4945.
A Pile Driving Analyzer and its associated pile top force and velocity transducers were used to
conduct the dynamic pile test.
Two strain transducers and two accelerometers were attached to the pile head. They were
mounted on opposite sides of the pile to cancel bending effects during each strike of the hammer.
The signals of strain and acceleration were conditioned and processed by PDA.
The PDA is a micro-processor based signal conditioner and digital computer. Signals of pile top
force and velocity were measured and analyzed during each strike of the pile driving hammer and
stored in the Analyzer. The pile top force and velocity-time curves were displayed on PDA screen.
The PDA onsite uses a program based on closed form Case-Goble solutions to compute static
pile capacity from the pile top force and velocity data. This is subsequently checked with the
computer program CAPWAP to confirm the static pile capacity obtained on site.
Dynamic testing on the pile was conducted by striking the pile with the hammer during the
restriking process. During testing of the pile, complete dynamic measurements were obtained for
each hammer blow delivered to the pile. The field results along with comments are summarized in
Table 1. The PDA measures the total (static plus dynamic) resistance acting on the pile. The
portion of total resistance that is computed as static resistance by the Analyzer is determined by
the soil damping factor Jc set into the analyzer. A more accurate independent measure of the
applicable soil-damping factor was determined using a CAPWAP analysis.
The values measured by the PDA on field are obtained assuming that the pile is uniform
throughout its length. Also, the soil parameters like quake and damping should be assumed
Note: 1) This test report or part of the same shall not be reproduced without written permission from the GEO DYNAMICS CONTROLLED Copy
2) The results are related to the test performed at location shown by client
Page 3 of 19
Project No.: PDA-J362-01
during the field test. Hence the CAPWAP is mandatory for all bored piles to estimate realistic
soil parameters as well as pile profile.
The values measured by the PDA on field are obtained assuming that the pile is uniform
throughout its length. Also, the soil parameters like quake and damping should be assumed
during the field test. Hence the CAPWAP is mandatory for all bored piles to estimate realistic
soil parameters as well as pile profile. Typically one of the blows that is close to the test load is
subjected to CAPWAP analysis. In summary, PDA measures the field capacity while CAPWAP
refines the field results and hence field capacities measured using PDA may not match with the
CAPWAP analysis.
The BETA Value (Integrity Factor) indicates change in the pile impedance and is derived from
the CAPWAP analysis. The PDA is basically used to compute capacity and the BETA factor.
Particularly for bored piles BETA may never be 100% due to inherent nature of installation. A
BETA factor less than 60% indicates a shaft with poor integrity. Such shaft may require remedial
action in the form of reduced loads, redesigning the cap or installation of additional pile as
recommended by the engineer to the project. General guidelines for the assessment of pile
integrity are presented in table below.
INTEGRITY
Description COMMENT
(BETA FACTOR)
The PDA field capacity is estimated by either RMX or RSU for an assumed Jc value and on the
assumption of uniform cross-section of the pile. RMX is the maximum Case-Goble Resistance
(Maximum Capacity) for the assume Jc value (Case Damping) at the project site. The RMX
capacity generally holds good when the pile shows a reasonable movement under the load. The
RSU capacity is applicable when there is very high skin friction and in most cases the pile
movement is nominal. Hence a more realistic estimate of the pile capacity is obtained from the
CAPWAP analysis conducted on one typical blow at the end of testing program.
A selected PDA field recording of force and velocity data for a blow delivered to the pile was
further analyzed using the computer software CAPWAP. The analysis involved applying the
measured pile top velocity time record to the top of a lumped-mass and spring wave equation
model of the pile.
The program computes the pile top force-time record and this is then compared to the actual
measured force-time record. The pile and soil resistance model is then adjusted in an iterative
procedure until good match is obtained between measured and computed forces.
The pile and soil models can then be used to determine the estimated static load-settlement
curve. The results of CAPWAP analysis for a typical blow are briefly summarized in Appendix A
(Test Results).
Note: 1) This test report or part of the same shall not be reproduced without written permission from the GEO DYNAMICS CONTROLLED Copy
2) The results are related to the test performed at location shown by client
Page 4 of 19
Project No.: PDA-J362-01
The CAPWAP analysis results for Pile No. P1-03 showed that the pile had achieved an
activated capacity of 33199kN at the time of testing. This resistance is 1.2 times the test load.
The capacity is applicable at the time of testing and further soil strength changes with time had
to be considered.
The CAPWAP results showed that the maximum compressive stress experienced by the pile at
the hammer impact was about 16.5 N/mm2. This stress is within the allowable stress limits. The
pile integrity was observed to be OK.
From CAPWAP analysis, the pile top load vs. settlement curve is obtained by simulating static
load test. The pile top settlement at 26197kN (equivalent test load for static test) is estimated to
be around 5.3mm. Please refer to static analysis in Appendix A.
This report has been prepared with generally accepted high strain dynamic pile testing practices
and as per ASTM D4945. No other warranty, expressed or implied, is made. The findings
provided in this report are based on the result of the individual pile tested and information made
available to us.
Note: 1) This test report or part of the same shall not be reproduced without written permission from the GEO DYNAMICS CONTROLLED Copy
2) The results are related to the test performed at location shown by client
Page 5 of 19
APPENDIX A
TEST REPORT FOR HIGH STRAIN DYNAMIC TEST ON
PILE NO. P1-03
Page 6 of 19
`
TEST REPORT
Date of Testing 28/07/2022 Equipment used Pile Driving Analyzer, PDI -USA
Liner length from test level* Unlined Date of Pile Casting* 13/04/2022
Concrete Grade* M40 -- --
Note: 1) This test report or part of the same shall not be reproduced without written permission from the GEO DYNAMICS CONTROLLED copy
2) The results are related to the test performed at location shown by client
Doc. No.: F/7.8/01A/Issue No.03/Issue Date: 10-12-2021/ Amend No.:00 / Amend Date: - Page 7 of 19
Test Report No.: TR-PDA-J362-01 ULR No.: ----
TEST RESULTS
Notes:
If there is any error in any of the details provided by the customer/ client, the same
will be carried forward in the report.
Refer Appendix B of Project report for CAPWAP Analysis.
Note: 1) This test report or part of the same shall not be reproduced without written permission from the GEO DYNAMICS CONTROLLED copy
2) The results are related to the test performed at location shown by client
Doc. No.: F/7.8/01A/Issue No.03/Issue Date: 10-12-2021/ Amend No.:00 / Amend Date: - Page 8 of 19
Project No.: PDA-J362-01
APPENDIX B
CAPWAP ANALYSIS FOR
PILE NO. P1-03
Note: 1) This test report or part of the same shall not be reproduced without written permission from the GEO DYNAMICS
2) The results are related to the test performed at location shown by client Page 9 of 19
Project No.: PDA-J362-01
28-7-GAD68-MAHSR-1B; Pile: P1-03 Test: 28-Jul-2022 18:13
1500MM; Blow: 2 CAPWAP(R) 2014-3
GEO DYNAMICS OP: GEO DYNAMICS
CAPWAP SUMMARY RESULTS
Total CAPWAP Capacity: 33199.2; along Shaft 28380.5; at Toe 4818.7 kN
Soil Dist. Depth Ru Force Sum Unit Unit Quake
Sgmnt Below Below in Pile of Resist. Resist.
No. Gages Grade Ru (Depth) (Area)
m m kN kN kN kN/m kPa mm
33199.2
1 2.0 1.8 1435.6 31763.6 1435.6 807.52 171.36 2.3
2 4.1 3.8 2618.2 29145.4 4053.8 1291.17 273.99 2.3
3 6.1 5.8 2772.5 26372.9 6826.3 1367.26 290.14 2.3
4 8.1 7.9 2772.5 23600.4 9598.8 1367.26 290.14 2.3
5 10.1 9.9 2772.5 20827.9 12371.3 1367.26 290.14 2.3
6 12.2 11.9 2772.5 18055.4 15143.8 1367.26 290.14 2.3
7 14.2 13.9 3781.9 14273.5 18925.7 1865.05 395.78 2.0
8 16.2 16.0 4727.4 9546.1 23653.1 2331.32 494.72 1.7
9 18.3 18.0 4727.4 4818.7 28380.5 2331.32 494.72 1.4
max. Top Comp. Stress = 16.1 MPa (T= 24.1 ms, max= 1.026 x Top)
max. Comp. Stress = 16.5 MPa (Z= 2.0 m, T= 24.3 ms)
max. Tens. Stress = -3.79 MPa (Z= 10.1 m, T= 36.8 ms)
max. Energy (EMX) = 86.9 kJ; max. Measured Top Displ. (DMX)= 3.8 mm
Analysis: 30-Jul-2022
Note: 1) This test report or part of the same shall not be reproduced without written permission from the GEO DYNAMICS
2) The results are related to the test performed at location shown by client Page 10 of 19
Project No.: PDA-J362-01
28-7-GAD68-MAHSR-1B; Pile: P1-03 Test: 28-Jul-2022 18:13
1500MM; Blow: 2 CAPWAP(R) 2014-3
GEO DYNAMICS OP: GEO DYNAMICS
EXTREMA TABLE
Pile Dist. max. min. max. max. max. max. max.
Sgmnt Below Force Force Comp. Tens. Trnsfd. Veloc. Displ.
No. Gages Stress Stress Energy
m kN kN MPa MPa kJ m/s mm
1 1.0 28462.2 -2126.1 16.1 -1.20 86.9 0.90 3.8
2 2.0 29210.9 -3124.4 16.5 -1.77 85.6 0.85 3.6
3 3.0 27437.3 -3410.5 15.5 -1.93 78.6 0.80 3.5
4 4.1 28147.8 -4775.4 15.9 -2.70 77.6 0.74 3.3
5 5.1 24891.0 -4826.0 14.1 -2.73 67.7 0.72 3.3
6 6.1 25180.6 -6092.4 14.2 -3.45 67.2 0.70 3.2
7 7.1 22110.9 -6000.8 12.5 -3.40 57.8 0.70 3.1
8 8.1 22491.5 -6679.1 12.7 -3.78 57.2 0.69 3.0
9 9.1 19599.5 -6200.9 11.1 -3.51 48.3 0.69 2.9
10 10.1 19327.8 -6689.0 10.9 -3.79 47.3 0.71 2.8
11 11.2 16590.9 -5930.5 9.4 -3.36 38.8 0.71 2.6
12 12.2 17416.3 -6144.0 9.9 -3.48 37.3 0.69 2.4
13 13.2 15222.2 -5650.7 8.6 -3.20 29.3 0.65 2.3
14 14.2 16126.6 -5854.1 9.1 -3.31 27.7 0.66 2.0
15 15.2 13456.8 -4737.2 7.6 -2.68 20.1 0.69 1.9
16 16.2 14532.1 -4584.8 8.2 -2.59 18.8 0.68 1.7
17 17.2 10462.0 -2828.2 5.9 -1.60 11.6 0.67 1.6
18 18.3 11074.9 -2699.2 6.3 -1.53 6.0 0.61 1.5
Absolute 2.0 16.5 (T = 24.3 ms)
10.1 -3.79 (T = 36.8 ms)
CASE METHOD
J = 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9
RP 24835 23250 21665 20080 18496 16911 15326 13741 12156 10572
RX 29045 27691 26338 24984 23630 22276 20923 19569 18215 16861
RU 26877 25496 24116 22735 21354 19974 18593 17213 15832 14451
RAU = 1150 (kN); RA2 = 28954 (kN)
Current CAPWAP Ru = 33199 (kN); Corresponding J(RP)= 0.00; J(RX) = 0.00
VMX TVP VT1*Z FT1 FMX DMX DFN SET EMX QUS KEB
m/s ms kN kN kN mm mm mm kJ kN kN/mm
0.92 22.31 16320 24363 28525 3.8 1.5 1.0 86.2 36115 4495
Note: 1) This test report or part of the same shall not be reproduced without written permission from the GEO DYNAMICS
2) The results are related to the test performed at location shown by client Page 11 of 19
Project No.: PDA-J362-01
28-7-GAD68-MAHSR-1B; Pile: P1-03 Test: 28-Jul-2022 18:13
1500MM; Blow: 2 CAPWAP(R) 2014-3
GEO DYNAMICS OP: GEO DYNAMICS
Segmnt Dist. Impedance Imped. Tension Compression Perim. Wave Soil
Number B.G. Change Slack Eff. Slack Eff. Speed Plug
m kN/m/s % mm mm m m/s kN
1 1.0 17659.5 0.0 500.00 0.300 -0.00 0.000 4.71 4000.0 0.000
2 2.0 19659.5 11.3 0.00 0.000 -0.00 0.000 4.71 4000.0 0.000
3 3.0 19659.5 11.3 0.00 0.000 -0.00 0.000 4.71 4000.0 20.000
4 4.1 17659.5 0.0 0.00 0.000 -0.00 0.000 4.71 4000.0 20.000
5 5.1 17659.5 0.0 0.00 0.000 -0.00 0.000 4.71 4000.0 25.000
6 6.1 20159.5 14.2 0.00 0.000 -0.00 0.000 4.71 4000.0 30.000
10 10.1 17659.5 0.0 0.00 0.000 -0.00 0.000 4.71 4000.0 25.000
13 13.2 17659.5 0.0 0.00 0.000 -0.00 0.000 4.71 4000.0 0.000
18 18.3 17659.5 0.0 0.00 0.000 -0.00 0.000 4.71 4000.0 0.000
Wave Speed: Pile Top 4000.0, Elastic 4000.0, Overall 4000.0 m/s
Pile Damping 2.00 %
Total volume: 33.671 m3; Volume ratio considering added impedance: 1.044
Time (ms) 0.0 27.0 30.0 35.0 40.0 45.0
Time Incr 0.253 0.200 0.180 0.200 0.300 0.500
Note: 1) This test report or part of the same shall not be reproduced without written permission from the GEO DYNAMICS
2) The results are related to the test performed at location shown by client Page 12 of 19
Project No.: PDA-J362-01
30000 30000
Force Msd Force Msd
kN kN
Force Cpt Velocity Msd
15000 15000
5 105 ms 5 105 ms
0 0
18 L/c 18 L/c
-15000 -15000
Pile Impedance
3000
Load (kN) Shaft Resistance Length b. Sensors 18.3 m
Pile Top 2400 Distribution Embedment 18.0 m
0 8000 16000 24000 32000 40000
0.0 Bottom Top Area 1.77 m2
1800 End Bearing Area 1.77 m2
k N /m
Top Perimeter 4.71 m
RU = 33199 kN 1200 Top E-Modulus 39973 MPa
SF = 28380 kN Top Spec. Weight 24.5 kN/m3
D is p la c e m e n t (m m )
24000
Avg. Shaft Quake 2.0 mm
32000 Pile Force Toe Quake 1.1 mm
at Ru Avg. Shaft Smith Dpg. 0.82 s/m
15.0 40000 Toe Smith Damping 0.81 s/m
Note: 1) This test report or part of the same shall not be reproduced without written permission from the GEO DYNAMICS
2) The results are related to the test performed at location shown by client Page 13 of 19
Project No.: PDA-J362-01
28-7-GAD68-MAHSR-1B; Pile: P1-03 Test: 28-Jul-2022 18:13
1500MM; Blow: 2 CAPWAP(R) 2014-3
GEO DYNAMICS OP: GEO DYNAMICS
STATIC ANALYSIS
Step No. Top Load Top Disp. Toe Load Toe Disp.
kN mm kN mm
Analysis: 30-Jul-2022
Note: 1) This test report or part of the same shall not be reproduced without written permission from the GEO DYNAMICS
2) The results are related to the test performed at location shown by client Page 14 of 19
Project No.: PDA-J362-01
28-7-GAD68-MAHSR-1B; Pile: P1-03 Test: 28-Jul-2022 18:13
1500MM; Blow: 2 CAPWAP(R) 2014-3
GEO DYNAMICS OP: GEO DYNAMICS
STATIC ANALYSIS
Step No. Top Load Top Disp. Toe Load Toe Disp.
kN mm kN mm
Note: 1) This test report or part of the same shall not be reproduced without written permission from the GEO DYNAMICS
2) The results are related to the test performed at location shown by client Page 15 of 19
Project No.: PDA-J362-01
APPENDIX C
HIGH STRAIN DYNAMIC LOAD TEST FIELD
DATASHEET
Note: 1) This test report or part of the same shall not be reproduced without written permission from the GEO DYNAMICS
2) The results are related to the test performed at location shown by client Page 16 of 19
Project No.: PDA-J362-01
Note: 1) This test report or part of the same shall not be reproduced without written permission from the GEO DYNAMICS
2) The results are related to the test performed at location shown by client Page 17 of 19
Project No.: PDA-J362-01
APPENDIX D
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
Note: 1) This test report or part of the same shall not be reproduced without written permission from the GEO DYNAMICS
2) The results are related to the test performed at location shown by client Page 18 of 19
Project No.: PDA-J362-01
Note: 1) This test report or part of the same shall not be reproduced without written permission from the GEO DYNAMICS
2) The results are related to the test performed at location shown by client Page 19 of 19