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The purpose of pile load test is:

To determine settlement under working load

To determine ultimate bearing capacity
To ascertain as a proof of acceptability

Types of Test

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In general two types of pile load tests are conducted. They are:

Initial Test
Routine Test

The initial test is performed before the start of construction to assess the design adeq
routine test is performed on a working pile. This test is also known as work test. In init
load 5/2 times the working load in work test load is 3/2 times the design load.

Methods of Testing

There are two methods of testing piles. They include:

Maintained Test
Constant Rate of Penetration Test (CRP)

Maintained Load Test The maintained load test is a better method. This method pr
of both shaft and end resistance. In this method the contribution of each soil layer can
but it is time consuming. The failure load is not clearly de ned.

Loading Depending upon the workload, the load is applied by any one of the followi

Directly through a kentledge for smaller loads

By taking reaction against a kentledge for loads upto 5000 kN
By jacking against a beam or truss connecting adjacent anchor piles or loads high
kN

The typical loading of the piles are shown in Fig.1 below.

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Distance of anchor piles from test pile The distance cannot be less than 1.5 m. It s
less than 4 times the diameter of test pile for straight pile and not less than 2 times th
the bell for belled pile.

Load Application The load is applied in the pile in the following sequence.

Load applied in increment at the rate of 25 % of working load till working load is

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For each load increment maintain the load constant till settlement is 0.1 mm for
Code, 0.1 mm for 20 min as per BS Code
Go for next loading
When working load is reached hold the load for 24 hr and unload
Reload from working load to higher loads
Hold load constant till settlement is 0.1 mm for 5 min as per IS Code, 0.1 mm for
BS Code
Repeat the process for subsequent load increments
Go either up to 5/2 times the working load for initial or routine test or to a settlem
10 % of pile diameter for straight piles and 7.5 % of base diameter for belled pile

Fig.2 shows the time settlement and load settlement curves.

A load settlement curve for point bearing pile is shown in Fig.3.

Load Measurement The load is measured by any one of the following equipment

Burdon Gauge
Proving Ring
Load Cell

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Settlement Measurement The settlement is measured either by a dial gauge or by

instrument.

Ultimate Load The failure load is taken as either of the followings.

2/3rd of nal load casing 12 mm settlement

load causing a total settlement of 10 % of pile diameter for straight piles or 7.5
diameter for a belled pile.

Constant Rate of Penetration Test This test is most suitable for friction pile. In this
de ned failure load is obtained and the method is very quick. However, this method d
elastic settlement at working load.

Method of Testing In this method, the pile is jacked continuously into soil at a const
failure takes place. The jacking rate in clay is 0.75 mm/min and a small movement req
In sands, the jacking rate is 5 mm/min and a large movement required for failure.

Failure The failure is de ned as follows.

Load at which pile continues to move downwards without any further loading or
Load at which settlement is 10 % of pile diameter

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The typical load settlement curves are shown in g.4 below.

Pile Capacity Based on SPT Results Group Action of Piles | Settlement Bearing Capacity of P
and Static Cone Penetration (CPT) of Pile Groups in Clay and in Sand Clay, sands and in Gr
Results September 30, 2013 September 30, 2013
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Md. Borhan khandoker 2 years ago

very important. thank you.
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Jack Palmer 2 years ago

I thought it was rather interesting to learn, "The initial test is performed before the start o
assess the design adequacy." I think it's really smart to run tests before the pile installat
make sure everything looks right before starting. My brother-in-law has decided he is go
construction in school and make it a career. I wonder if he will learn about this? Thanks
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