DCAP Method Statement for Seismic Integrity Pile Test

Electric Chiller 8,000 RT Project

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PURPOSE.........................................................................................................................................2
2. SCOPE...............................................................................................................................................2
3. REFERENCE...................................................................................................................................2
4. LOCATION&WORKING AREA................................................................................................... 2
5. EQUIPMENT AND HAND TOOLS............................................................................................... 2
6. STEP OF WORK............................................................................................................................. 3
7. TEST REPORT................................................................................................................................ 4
APPENDIX 1.................................................................................................................................... 5
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1 . PURPOSE

The low strain integrity tests program is proposed to perform on pile to determine the
integrity of individual pile by measuring and analyzing the velocity response of the
pile induced by a handheld hammer applied axially to the pile head.

2. SCOPE

The scope of this document is pile test method follow Volume II 13.3.3 as below :
- Pile integrity test on all bore pile as per ASTM D-5882 (see Appendix1)

3. REFERENCE

ASTM D-5882 : Standard Test Method for Low Strain Impact Integrity Testing of
Deep Foundation
DPC12-D-C-PLA-3000 : Piling Layout Plan of Overall PTC Chiller Plant
DPC12-D-C-PLA-3001 : Piling Layout Plan of Overall DPP Power Plant

4. LOCATION&WORKING AREA
The location and working area as below :

 Step Down Transformer building at PTC Chiller Plant (West Side)

 Step Up Transformer Area No.1 and No.2 at DPP Power Plant Area
 24 kV building Switchgear Building at DPP Power Plant Area
 MCC building at PTC Chiller Plant (East Side)
 Electrical manhole and PRV pit at PTC Chiller Plant (West Side)

5. EQUIPMENT AND HAND TOOLS

 EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

Schematic of the pile integrity testing equipment is illustrated in Figure 1.

o Impact Hammer
o Velocity Measurement.
o Recording Apparatus
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Figure 1.

6. STEP OF WORK

6.1 Step1 : Preparation work

Prepare the pile head surface to be smooth with sufficient space for both attachments
of the motion sensing device and hammer impact area.The pile head will be free from
will be free from water, dirt or other debris.

6.2 Step 2 : Test Procedure

A brief testing procedure for the pile integrity test is given below :

Step 2-1 Prepare the pile head surface to be smooth with sufficient space for both
attachments of the motion sensing device and hammer impact area.The
pile head will be free from water, dirt or other debris.

Step 2-2 Attach the motion sensor firmly with the bonding material at selected
location away from the edge of the pile head.

Step 2-3 Position of the handheld hammer at a distance no larger than 300 mm
from the accelerometer.

Step 2-4 Set up the apparatus for recording

Step 2-5 Apply several impacts and record for confirmation of data quality

Remark : Example photo of pile integrity test see in Figure 2

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Figure 2

7. TEST REPORT

The following items will be included in the pile load test report
 Photos of PIT test
 Apparatus of PIT test
 Procedures of PIT test
 Integrity Results of PIT test
 The English language will be used on all submitted report
 Test reports will include calibration certificate of testing equipment.
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APPENDIX 1
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