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1 . PURPOSE
The dynamic load test method is proposed to perform on pile for determining pile
capacity, pile integrity and investigating the driving stresses.
2. SCOPE
The scope of this document is pile test method follow Volume II 13.3.3 as below :
For ultimate load testing will tested by dynamic load test method conforming to
ASTM D-4945 (see Appendix 1)
3. LOCATION&WORKING AREA
The location and working area as below :
Step down building
Step up building
24 kV building
MCC building
4. EQUIPMENT AND HAND TOOLS
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
Schematic of the dynamic pile load testing equipment is illustrated in Figure 1
o Pile driving analyzer
o Strain transducer .
o Accelerometer
o Connection cable or wireless box
o Miscellaneous tools for installing the instrument to test pile.
o Ram weight / Ram’s leader
o Mobile crane
o Backhoe
MATERIALS
o Non-Shrink grout
o Steel plate / Wooden plate (if any)
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Figure 1
5. STEP OF WORK
5.1 Step1 : Preparation work
Pile head should be strong enough to withstand the impact force. Usually, the
commonly used driven piles do not need special preparation for testing. The top
surface of pile head or cap should be flat and horizontal for uniformity of impact stress
during testing. No reinforcement bars over the pile head is allowed.
5.2 Step 2 : Test Procedure
A brief testing procedure for the dynamic pile load test is given below:
Step 2-1 Two pairs of gauges will be attached at the pile shaft at the opposite side
about 2.0 times pile diameter below the top of the pile cap.
Step 2-2 Ram weight of the hammer should be at least 1% of the ultimate design
capacity of the test pile. But higher ram weight is preferred for dynamic testing. (see Figure 2)
Step 2-3 Drop height is chosen by experience. A wooden cushion will be placed
between the hammer and the pile cap to distribute the impact stress uniformly to the
pile cap and to avoid local damage of the pile cap. (see Figure 3)
Step 2-4 Record for confirmation of data quality
Remark : 1. Arrangement drop hammer for dynamic load test see in Figure 2
2. Example photo of dynamic pile load test see in Figure 3
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Figure 2
Figure 3
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6. TEST REPORT
The following items will be included in the pile load test report
Photos of PDA test
Apparatus of PDA test
Procedures of PDA test
Results of PDA test
The English language will be used on all submitted report
Test reports will include calibration certificate of testing equipment.
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