Pileload Tes Report

REPORT ON
STATIC LOAD TEST ON PRECAST PILE

USING KENTLEDGE SYSTEM
(Test Pile-2)
DOCUMENT No.: SE-G-RPT-06-A1
CONSTRUCTION OF TEAM DENIM STUDIO LTD. BUILDING AT DIYAKHALI, ASHULIA
Submitted by:
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION PLANNING & SOLUTIONS (GIPSOL)

3rd Floor, 339/B, Tejgaon I/A, Dhaka - 1208, Bangladesh
E-mail: info.gipsol@gmail.com; Cell: +88 01924 471350
Construction Team Denim Studio Ltd. Unit-1 Report on Static Load Test on Precast Pile
CONTENT
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................... 2
2. LOCATION ......................................................................................................................... 3
3. TESTING CONDITION OF TEST PILES AND EQUIPMENT ....................................... 3
4. REACTION SYSTEM ........................................................................................................ 4
5. TEST METHODOLOGY & EQUIPMENTS ..................................................................... 5
6. OBSERVATION ................................................................................................................. 7
7. ACCEPTANCE AND CONCLUSION ............................................................................... 9
Appendix-1: Field Data

Appendix-2: Corrected Data
Appendix-3: Calibration Certificates
Appendix-4: Related Drawings
Appendix-5: Test Image
Page 1 of 10 SE-G-RPT-06-A1
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 General
This report is prepared for the evaluation / verification of pile ultimate load bearing capacity
at Team Denim Studio Ltd. Unit-1 building, precast pile was installed by dop hammer method
& as a third-party test service agency GIPSOL conduct the static load test on the pile. Starting
date of load test is 27th January 2023.
The static axial compressive load is to be provided by hydraulic jack acting against sandbag
platform counterweight Kentledge as reaction system.
Cyclic Load (ML) method with standard loading procedure was followed under the
compliance of the contract documents.
1.2 Scope of the work
Scope of work were set as follows-

❖Carrying out detail of pile load test setup that includes-
• Material and instruments required for the test
• Placement of loading platform
• Installation of reference beam
• Finishing of pile top for the seat of hydraulic jack, installation of pile collar,
placement of jack, dial gauge and taking strain gauge reading etc.
• Ensure safety provisions
❖Recording of time, load and settlement data during loading and unloading.
❖Submission of report that will include following-
• Preparation of related graphs
• Analysis of recorded data and
• Interpretation of results
1.3 Reference Documents
Reference Standard:
ASTM D1143: Standard Method of Testing Piles Under Static Axial Compressive Load
IS 2911-IV (2013) : Design and Construction of Pile Foundations- Code of Practice
2. LOCATION
Location of test pile is at Unit-2, Southend sweater co. ltd. Dour, Ashulia, with pile
demarcation ID TP-02.
WORK LOCATION
St. Ver. Test
Pile Location Co-Ordinate
No.
Load Test-2 TP-02 Unit-1, Near BH-3
3. TESTING CONDITION OF TEST PILES AND EQUIPMENT
Physical description of test piles and equipment used are provided in Table 1 and table 2
below. The design load of pile is 175 Mt and maximum theorical applied load is 350 Mt
what is 200% of design load. This maximum applied load refers to the following table 1
Table#1 Physical Description of Test Piles

Design Load Expected
Shaft Pile Dim.
Pile ID Date of Test (MT) Minimum Load
Length (m) (mmx mm)
(MT)
27~28
TP-02 January-2023
12 400x400 175 350
Table#2 Description of Equipment Used

Jack Information (mm) Pressure Gauge
Plunger Body Body Calibration Range Regression
ID ID
Dia. Dia. Height Date kg/Cm2 Equation
Y= 10.17x-
17010515 360 565 435 K; G-4 30.03.2022 0-1000
131.73
Dial Gauge Information

Dial Stream Calibration
Field ID Precision Regression Equation
Gauge No. Travel Date
M1 FFG313 0.01-50 0.01 mm 27.10.2022 0.01 x - 0.0087
M2 GST 250 0.01-50 0.01 mm 27.10.2022 0.01 x -0.0009
4. REACTION SYSTEM
The reaction system called Kentledge shall be prepared, comprising of steel I-beams (cross
beam, test beam, rocker beam, etc) and sand bag for counter weight against which the pile
shall be tested. Crib wall was made by Sand bag (refer to Fig 1).
Fig. 1: Arrangement and Instrumentation
13,265 sandbag/ 430 MT Load
Fig. 2: Arrangement at Test Pile
5. TEST METHODOLOGY & EQUIPMENTS
The general guideline of ASTM 1143 “Standard Method of Testing Piles Under Static
Axial Compressive Load” was followed. For evaluation of result IS 2911-IV was followed.
Reaction System- Static axial compressive load was conducted by hydraulic jack acting
against steel platform counterweight kentledge as reaction system. Kentledge was
prepared, comprising of steel I-beams (spreader beam, main beam, rocker beam etc.) and
sandbags. Crib walls were made by sandbag crib wall with a base of 2.2 m width to top
0.50 m & height 1.55m.
Following equipment were used in the testing scheme:
Item Specification Quantity Remarks

Hydraulic Jack 750-ton 2 1 nos
Pressure Gauge 1000kg/cm2 1 1no for each jack
Dial Gauge 0.01~50 mm 4 2 nos in each test
Hydraulic Piston Pump 900 kcf/cm2 2 1 motorized, 1 manual
The load on pile was applied by using hydraulic jack seated on bearing plate. Piston pump
was used to develop pressure. Calibrated pressure gauges fitted with jack to monitor load.
25% of proof load was added with counter weight to avoid the tilting of kentledge. Total
load of the kentledge was about 430 Mt > 385 Mt (110% of 350 Mt).
Measurement of Pile Head Settlement- An independent reference frame was setup to

permit measurement of the displacement of the pile head. The supports for the frame
founded in such a manner and at such a distance from the test pile that displacement of the
ground in the vicinity of the equipment does not cause displacement of the reference frame
during the testing.
Four micrometers of accuracy up to 0.01 mm and stroke of 50mm (2 nos) were used to
measure settlement with respect to horizontal reference beam fixed on the ground. The dial
gauges were placed in diametrically opposite positions and equidistant from the pile axis.
Loading Procedure- The maximum load to be applied on the pile has been specified as
300% by the engineer. The loading and unloading have been performed in stages, and this
loading and unloading stages are shown in (Appendix-3). In the event of a failure (as
indicated by excessive pile head displacement) further loading shall be halted and
maximum applied load shall be maintained for 12 hours. After wards, unloading sequence
shall be undertaken. Hence, at maximum loading as the failure has not been occurred,
further load has been increased up to 300% of the design load.
Following each application of an increment of load, the load was held for not less than the
period shown in [Appendix-3], or until the rate of settlement is less than 0.25mm/h and is
slowing down. The rate of settlement has been calculated from the slope of the curve
obtained by plotting values of settlement versus time and drawing a smooth curve through
the points. Each stage of unloading shall proceed after the expiry of the period is also
shown in [Appendix-3],
Supervision-The contractor maintained adequate experienced personnel for performance

of the test. During the progress of a test, the testing equipment and all records of the test
as required shall be available for inspection by the engineer.
6. OBSERVATION
A. Dial Gauge & Pressure gauge Data

❖ Gross and net settlement and allowable load by different method are presented in
Table 3
❖ From initial elastic line (PL/AE) with Davisson offset method pile ultimate capacity
is out of its range.
Table#3 Test Piles and Test Results
Test Result
Pile Load against
Pile Length Ultimate
Dimension Gross Net 12mm
ID (m) Max. Applied Capacity from
(mmxmm) Settlemen Settlemen Settlement,
Load (kN) Davisson line
t (mm) t (mm) (kN)
(Mt)**
IS 2911-IV**
~2217 1650 2040
TP-02 12 400x400 44.91 35.01
(226 MT) (168 MT) (208 MT)
*Ref. Load Settlement Curves and Field Data (Fig:3)

** From projected exponential curve (Fig:4)
LOAD (KN) →
0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400
0
10
SETTLEMENT (MM)→
20
30
40
50
Fig 3: Load Settlement Curve
LOAD (KN) →
0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800
0
1650
2040
2180
IS 2911-IV IS 2911-IV
15
SETTLEMENT (MM)→
30
IS 2911-IV (2) IS 2911-IV (2)
45
60
Fig 4: Load Settlement Curve with Davisson’s & IS 2911 criteria.

3000.00
2000.00
1000.00
Load (kN)→
0.00
-1000.00
-2000.00
Settlement (0.01 mm) →
-3000.00
-4000.00
-5000.00
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
Time (Hr) →
Fig 5: Load-Time-Settlement Curve
7. ACCEPTANCE AND CONCLUSION
TP-02 was tested under static axial compressive load. Pile is of 400x400 mm and 12 m long from
pile top level. Pile was given 2217 kN (1.29 times of working load) of load that resulted in gross
settlement of 44.91 mm and net settlement of 35.01 mm.
As ASTM provides test procedures/methodology only. The test is performed as per ASTM 1143.
However, ASTM does not specify the method of working out the safe pile load carrying capacity.
Hence different methods are available for estimating ultimate carrying capacity of piles. Off them,
we have estimated ultimate capacity by:
• Davisson Offset Limit Method,

• IS 2911 and BS :8004
Davisson Offset Limit Method

An offset is drawn parallel to elastic compression line (PL/AE) based on the equation proposed by
Davisson (1972);
Offset distance = 4mm + b/120
Where, b is diameter of pile and 120 is constant.
Offset line is drawn and presented in the appendix, But the line does not intercept load-settlement
curve, thus ultimate load cannot be estimated by this method as the offset line doesn’t cross the
settlement curve. However, from the projected exponential curve we can estimate ultimate capacity
2040 kN (192.6 MT).
As per Clause 7.1.5, IS 2911 (Part 4) 2013 “The safe load on single pile for the initial test should
be least of the following:
a) Two thirds of the final load at which the total displacement attains a value of 12 mm unless
otherwise required in a given case on the basis of nature and type of structure in which case, the
safe load should be corresponding to the stated total displacement permissible. (Referred by BS
:8004 also)
b) 50 percent of the final load at which the total displacement equal 10 percent of the pile diameter
in case of uniform diameter piles and 7.5 percent of bulb diameter in case of under-reamed piles.”.
As per Clause 6.1.5, IS 2911 (Part 4) 2013, pile safe load carrying capacity can be determine from
actual settlement curve. From the load-settelement curve we can estimate safe bearing capacity 1100
kN [112 mt] (1650x2/3 kN)
As per clause (b) load against 10% of settlement is 2180 kN (222 Mt) is ultimate capacity of pile
From above result & on the basis of working pile construction method & quality performance we can
consider ultimate capacity of 2180 kN. So, the maximum recommended working load for pile can
consider 1100 kN or 112 MT with a practical settlement 8.01 mm.
Field Data
Appendix 1
Corrected Data
Appendix 2
DATASHEET FOR ROUTINE LOAD TEST BY MAINTAINED LOADING LOAD METHOD USING ASTM D1143 1 of 2
Type of Test : Initial Vertical Compressoin Load Test Notes:
Test Pile ID: TP-02 A. Pile B. Hydraulic Jack Information C. Pressuregauge Information 1. Retantion of load up to 275% is any time if the rate of settlement dosen't
exceed 0.25mm/h or maximum 2h
Location of Test Pile: Team Denim Studio Ltd. Dimension of Pile (mm): 500 Jack ID: 17010515 Gauge ID: K,G-4 2. Ultimate load should retain any time after 12h or the rate of settlement
Design Load (kN) 1144 117 MT (1 MT = 9.806 kN)] dosen't exceed 0.25mm/h
Cutoff Level: (-) Capacity: 750 Ton Made: WIKA
3. As per Clause 7.1.5.1, IS 2911 (Part 4) 2013 “Routine test shall be carried
Maximum Test Load (kN) : 3432 (300% of design Load) Founding Level (-) Plunger Dia: 360 mm Range: 0-1000 kg/cm2 for a test load of at least 1.5 times the working load; the maximum
Start of Test: 27-Jan-23 settlement at the test load being not greater than 12 mm for piles diameter
Test Level: (-) Body Dia: 565 mm Cal. Eq. Individual, Y (kg/cm2) = x -
up to and including 600 mm
End of Test: 28-Jan-23 Existing Ground Level: (-) Body Ht. 435 mm Pressure area of Hydraulic jack (cm2)= 10.17 x - 121.73
Theoritical Actual Dialgauge Reading

Maintai
Pressure Pressure n Time
At 5 min At 10 min At 20 min At 30 min At 60 min At 120 min At 180 min At 240 min At 300 min At 360 min At 420 min At 480 min At 540 min At 600 min At 660 min At 720 min
Design Load Time
Gauge Gauge Load,
Remarks
Load, Applied, Observation Maintained up to 125% of Increment and Decrement Observation Maintained for Ultimate Loading and Final Decrement
Reading, Reading, kN
% kN Hr Min
kg/cm2 kg/cm2 M1 M2 M1 M2 M1 M2 M1 M2 M1 M2 M1 M2 M1 M2 M1 M2 M1 M2 M1 M2 M1 M2 M1 M2 M1 M2 M1 M2 M1 M2 M1 M2
Average Reading
CYCLE-1
0 0 0 0 0
1.36
3.06
1.40
3.10
1.41
3.10
1.41
3.10
1.42
3.10
25 286 40.0914 40.00 1 0
285
16:00
2.26
2.21 2.25 2.26 2.26 2.26
3.01
4.67
3.08
4.47
3.09
4.74
3.09
4.74
3.10
4.75
50 572 68.2134 70.00 1 0
590
17:00
3.93
3.84 3.78 3.92 3.92 3.93
5.03
6.01
5.09
6.03
5.10
6.04
5.10
6.05
5.12
6.07
75 858 96.3353 95.00 1 0
844
18:00
5.60
5.52 5.56 5.57 5.58 5.60
8.50
8.75
8.30
8.84
8.33
8.87
8.38
8.90
8.40
8.92
100 1144 124.457 125.00 1 0
19:00
8.66
1150
8.63 8.57 8.60 8.64 8.66
9.90
125 1430 152.579 155.00 1 0
10.44
10.03
10.53
10.09
10.59
10.13
10.30
10.15
10.65
20:00
1455
10.40
10.17 10.28 10.34 10.22 10.40
150 1716 180.701 180.00 1 0
12.40
12.84
12.49
12.89
12.55
12.94
12.58
12.97
12.63
12.99
21:00
1709
12.81
12.62 12.69 12.75 12.78 12.81
175 2002 208.823 210.00 2 0
18.07
19.50
18.16
19.60
18.23
19.65
18.28
19.70
18.38
19.83
18.55
19.95
22:00
2014
19.25
18.79 18.88 18.94 18.99 19.11 19.25
200 2288 236.945 230.00 1 0
41.65
42.42
41.86
42.60
41.98
42.76
42.33
43.05
42.46
43.22
42.75
43.50
42.98
43.73
43.18
43.96
43.40
44.17
43.53
44.35
43.73
44.51
43.90
44.68
44.08
44.86
44.30
44.99
44.53
45.24
44.56
45.26
0:00
2217
44.91
42.04 42.23 42.37 42.69 42.84 43.13 43.36 43.57 43.79 43.94 44.12 44.29 44.47 44.65 44.89 44.91
150 1716 180.701 180.00 0 20
44.30
45.09
44.28
45.07
44.27
45.06
1:00
1709
44.67
44.70 44.68 44.67
100 1144 124.457 125.00 0 20
43.65
44.20
43.63
44.17
43.62
44.17
1:20
1150
43.90
43.93 43.90 43.90
50 572 68.2134 70.00 0 20
41.70
42.09
41.66
42.05
41.63
42.03
1:40
590
41.83
41.90 41.86 41.83
0
0 0 0 0.00 1 0
36.02
36.20
35.29
35.40
35.17
35.31
35.11
35.25
34.93
35.09
2:00
35.01
36.11 35.35 35.24 35.18 35.01

Calibration Certificates
Appendix 3
Related Drawings
Appendix 4
Test Image
Appendix 5

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REPORT ON

STATIC LOAD TEST ON PRECAST PILE

DOCUMENT No.: SE-G-RPT-06-A1

CONSTRUCTION OF TEAM DENIM STUDIO LTD. BUILDING AT DIYAKHALI, ASHULIA

GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION PLANNING & SOLUTIONS (GIPSOL)

3. TESTING CONDITION OF TEST PILES AND EQUIPMENT ....................................... 3

4. REACTION SYSTEM ........................................................................................................ 4

5. TEST METHODOLOGY & EQUIPMENTS ..................................................................... 5

7. ACCEPTANCE AND CONCLUSION ............................................................................... 9

Appendix-1: Field Data

1.2 Scope of the work

Scope of work were set as follows-

1.3 Reference Documents

IS 2911-IV (2013) : Design and Construction of Pile Foundations- Code of Practice

Load Test-2 TP-02 Unit-1, Near BH-3

3. TESTING CONDITION OF TEST PILES AND EQUIPMENT

Table#1 Physical Description of Test Piles

Table#2 Description of Equipment Used

Dial Gauge Information

M2 GST 250 0.01-50 0.01 mm 27.10.2022 0.01 x -0.0009

Fig. 1: Arrangement and Instrumentation

13,265 sandbag/ 430 MT Load

Fig. 2: Arrangement at Test Pile

5. TEST METHODOLOGY & EQUIPMENTS

Following equipment were used in the testing scheme:

Item Specification Quantity Remarks

Measurement of Pile Head Settlement- An independent reference frame was setup to

Supervision-The contractor maintained adequate experienced personnel for performance

A. Dial Gauge & Pressure gauge Data

Table#3 Test Piles and Test Results

*Ref. Load Settlement Curves and Field Data (Fig:3)

Fig 3: Load Settlement Curve

IS 2911-IV (2) IS 2911-IV (2)

Fig 4: Load Settlement Curve with Davisson’s & IS 2911 criteria.

Fig 5: Load-Time-Settlement Curve

7. ACCEPTANCE AND CONCLUSION

• Davisson Offset Limit Method,

Davisson Offset Limit Method

Type of Test : Initial Vertical Compressoin Load Test Notes:

Theoritical Actual Dialgauge Reading

2.21 2.25 2.26 2.26 2.26

3.84 3.78 3.92 3.92 3.93

5.52 5.56 5.57 5.58 5.60

10.17 10.28 10.34 10.22 10.40

150 1716 180.701 180.00 1 0

12.62 12.69 12.75 12.78 12.81

175 2002 208.823 210.00 2 0

18.79 18.88 18.94 18.99 19.11 19.25

200 2288 236.945 230.00 1 0

150 1716 180.701 180.00 0 20

44.70 44.68 44.67

100 1144 124.457 125.00 0 20

43.93 43.90 43.90

50 572 68.2134 70.00 0 20

41.90 41.86 41.83

36.11 35.35 35.24 35.18 35.01

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