Bored Pile Procedure

5. KODEN Test
KODEN test utilizes the principle of ultrasonic wave travel from sensor to the wall of
drilled hole and reflect to the sensor through the bentonite slurry.
 Equipment
KODEN equipment consists of two parts, recorder unit and winch unit .

Recorder Unit Winch Unit

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Recorder unit controls the operation and record the test result. On the other
hand, winch unit lowers the probe (sensor) down the hole for ultrasonic
reflection .
 Testing Procedure

1. Remove any obstacle around the hole area in order that the test equipment can
access to the hole .

2. Place the winch unit over the top of drilled hole or on the steel casing.
Position the sensor (probe) at the center of the hole .

3. Lower the sensor into bentonite slurry. Hold the sensor at depth
approximately 1 to 1.5m .

4. Restore the sensor to the starting position and perform the test.
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 Test Result
Test results are presented in graphical plot and show characteristics below :
1. Profile along two perpendicular axes.

2. Average verticality of the hole.

3. Location or depth where abnormality

Occurs such as reduction in diameter,
or collapsed wall of the hole.

4. Depth of drilled hole.