UEC-MS-BR466-MLT-006-Load Test

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UE Construction Sdn Bhd UEC-MS-BR466-MLT-006
ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE TRACK PROJECT BETWEEN RAWANG AND IPOH
METHOD STATEMENT FOR

MAINTAINED LOAD TESTING
USING REACTION PILES
AT PRELIMINARY TEST PILE
(BR 466- SG KLEDANG)
Prepared by Date Reviewed by Date Approved by Date

GTH 13th DEC KM 13th DEC TYK 14th DEC
2001 2001 2001
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The information contained herein is the proprietary of UE CONSTRUCTION SDN. BHD.
The holder agrees to the following:

1. Not to reproduced; reveal; publish; or distribute it in whole or any portion of it without authorisation; and,
2. To maintain this document in confidence.
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CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE
2.0 MATERIALS
3.0 EQUIPMENT & RESOURCES
4.0 METHOD / TEST PROCEDURES
5.0 QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE
6.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
7.0 TRACK POSSESSION
8.0 SUMMARY OF FORMS
APPENDIX A : QUALITY INSPECTION PLAN

APPENDIX B : INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN
APPENDIX C : QUALITY FORMS
APPENDIX D : SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
ATTACHMENT 1 : TEST SET-UP DETAILS
ATTACHMENT 2 : ANCHORAGE DESIGN DETAILS
ATTACHMENT 3 : TEST BEAM DETAILS
ATTACHMENT 4 : TEST LOADING SEQUENCE
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1.0 SCOPE
The following Method Statement describes the procedures to be followed

in conducting a maintained load test using temporary piles as the
loading reaction.
Maintained load testing is performed atop a pre-determined single in-

situ foundation pile in order to demonstrate its performance relative to
the load bearing / settlement criteria of the project specification(s).
Details of the procedures contained herein may be reviewed periodically

and modified based on the actual site requirements.
2.0 MATERIALS
i) 2 nos 1500mm dia. reaction piles

ii) Anchors
iii) Main test beams
iv) Cross head beams
v) Support blocks
3.0 EQUIPEMENT & RESOURCES
i) 1000 tonnes jack

ii) Load cells
iii) Gauges
4.0 METHOD / TEST PROCEDURES
4.1 Installation
4.1.1 Setting Out
Having established the test pile location, the centers of the reaction
piles will also be accurately located to facilitate their construction (see
Attachment 1 for layout).
4.0 METHOD / TEST PROCEDURES (Con't)

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4.1.2 Monitoring Of Strata During Boring
A competent person shall monitor the strata during boring operations

for the reaction piles. Where the stratum is compatible with the ground
investigation information then this shall be recorded on the Pile Bore
Log Sheet - refer to the Method Statement for Bored Pile; UEC-MS-
BR466-BP-005, Rev. 1. Construction may then proceed.
If however, the stratum is not compatible with the ground investigation

information, then this shall be reported to the Project or Design
Manager who will consider the implication and plan a subsequent course
of action.
4.1.3 Construction Technique
The test pile will be constructed using the specified construction

techniques to the required depth in accordance with the project
specification and the relevant method statement(s).
The temporary, non-working reaction piles will be constructed in

accordance with the procedures laid down in the Method Statement for
Bored Pile; UEC-MS-BR466-BP-005, Rev. 1. The position of the closest
reaction pile to the test element shall be not less than 3 times the test
pile diameter or 3 meters, which ever is the greater.
The anchorage tendons will be in the form of steel P.C. strands, which
will be prefabricated into bundles of the required number, length and
diameter (see Attachment 2). These tendons shall then be fixed to the
reinforcement cage of the reaction piles.
Once the bores are completed to the required penetration length the
prefabricated cages and tendons are lowered into the bore until the
base is reached. The minimum projection of the tendons above the
working platform level is determined by the arrangement of the reaction
beams (see Attachment 1).
4.1.4 Locating Center Of The Pile
The head of the element to be tested will be carefully surveyed to

determine its true center. This exercise will ensure that the pile is not
eccentricity loaded.
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4.2 Pile Preparation
4.2.1 Pile Head
The pile head (for testing purposes) will be constructed together with
the actual test pile wherever possible. Where not possible, the
unprepared head will be trimmed down and levelled to ensure that only
clean and sound material is exposed for testing. If required, the pile will
be built up to the necessary level using materials of at least the grade
and quality of the original.
Samples of the build-up material will be taken and tested as required

prior to the commencement of the test. After final preparation, a steel
bearing plate will be set centrally on top of the pile head. The ground
adjacent to the pile head will be cleared away by hand.
For the reaction piles, any free length required to accommodate

elongation of the anchor tendons shall be predetermined and the
reaction piles shall be cast to the corresponding level below
commencement. Empty bore remaining from such an accommodation
shall be backfilled with suitable granular material prior to the extraction
of the temporary casing.
4.3 Test Set-up
4.3.1 Assembly
A suitable platform will be prepared over the working area of the test.
This will aid the stability and accurate assembly of the test rig.
Kentledge blocks or cribbage are then placed directly onto the bearing
surface to provide temporary support for main reaction beam(s). These
supports will be positioned in such a way as not to interfere with the
anchors. The main reaction beam(s) are then carefully aligned and
levelled to ensure that the beam-pile head loading points are in the
same vertical axis.
The secondary reaction beams are then carefully placed on top of the
main beam(s) and the apertures aligned with the anchors. These beams
are then tack-welded into place for stability.

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4.3 Test Set-up (Con't)
4.3.1 Assembly (Con't)
The tendon strands are then carefully threaded through the main and
secondary beam apertures before each strand is located through the
anchor head locking plate.
Finally, wedges are inserted into the anchor head at each strand
location across both sets of beams. Each strand is then carefully pre-
stressed in such a sequence as to maintain even distribution across the
test rig. This procedure minimises the elongation of the strands during
the test. Disassembly is the reverse of the above after cutting of the
anchor strands.
4.3.2 Beam Details
The beam details for the set-up is given in Attachment 3.
4.4 Test System
4.4.1 Load Application
The loading will be applied to the test element using hydraulic jack(s)
reacting against the lower main beam and thus the secondary beams
and reaction piles.
In cases where the test loads exceeds a single jack capacity, a multiple
jacking system with corresponding numbers of load cells will be used.
The jack(s) will be carefully aligned on the steel bearing plate to ensure
the transference of load axially through the pile. The actual value of load
being applied will be read and recorded from calibrated, electronic,
compressive load cell(s) located between the jack(s) and the lower main
beam. Additionally, an in-line, calibrated pressure gauge, may be
installed into the hydraulic system to monitor any gross errors. Steel
packers and/or platens will be inserted before pressuring the system
slightly until contact is made with the main beam.

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4.4 Test System (Con't)
4.4.1 Load Application (Con't)
The load cell(s) are connected umbilically to a compatible data logger.

The calibration certificates for the load cell(s) and data logger will be
made available to the Engineer prior to the commencement of the test
and will be included within the final report.
4.4.2 Displacement Measurement
The displacement of the test pile is monitored at four individual points

using either manually read micrometer dial gauges or electronic
displacement potentiometers that are umbilically connected to the data
logger. These are securely mounted on independent reference beams
which will be fixed at a distance not less than 2 meters or 3 times test
pile diameters (which ever is the greater) from the edge of the test pile.
The calibration certificates for the displacement measurement devices

will be made available to the Client prior to the commencement of the
test and will be included within the final report.
4.4.3 Instrumentation
Instrumentation in the form of vibrating wire strain gauges and

extensometers is installed together with the steel cage prior to
concreting of test pile. The numbers and levels of such instruments shall
be predetermined for installation prior to casting of the test pile.
A competent geotechnical instrumentation subcontractor shall carry out

installation, monitoring and reporting of the instruments. Instrument
details and methodology shall be submitted under separate cover.
4.4.4 Optical Check
If required, a precise level may be used to monitor the test pile,

reference and anchorage systems for any gross errors and/or
movement/elongation. In this case an independent datum should be
used.

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4.4.5 Protection From Weather
Tarpaulins will be positioned over the entire reference and measurement

system to ensure that it is protected from direct sunlight and/or adverse
weather conditions. Where necessary, temporary drainage channels
may be excavated to disperse ground or surface water away from the
test elements.
4.5 Test Procedures
4.5.1 Material Sample Test Results
Loading shall not commence until the material strengths exceed twice
the average direct stress in any element section under the maximum
required test load.
4.5.2 Loading
The hydraulic jack(s) are carefully pressured up to the initial load

increment (via a balancing valve if multiple jacks are used) at which
value it is held for the specified minimum period or until such time as
the rate of settlement decreases to the specified rate or less. The
deflection is also recorded at predetermined intervals over this period.
The loading is then increased to the next value and held for the required
time interval. The test will continue in accordance with test pile loading
sequence (Attachment 4). All results are recorded upon the field record
sheet (Appendix B).
4.6 Post Testing Activities
After completion of the test and disassembly of the test set-up, the
redundant ground anchors will be cut back to working platform level for
subsequent further cutting back by the Main Contractor as his
excavation work progresses.
4.7 Results
The results shall be reported and interpreted in accordance with the

specified project requirements.
5.0 QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE

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On site quality control shall be carried out in accordance with the

Quality Inspection Plan as attached in the Appendix A to ensure that the
job is carried out to the client satisfaction.
6.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIROMENT
The work to be carried out in accordance with the Project Safety Plan.
Particular activities requiring attention are highlighted in the Appendix
D. The toolbox meeting will be carried out on construction area at
regular intervals to ensure compliance with the Safety Plan and
familiarity with accident and emergency procedures.
7.0 TRACK POSSESION
Track possession would depend on the actual location of each works and
would be addressed separately if required.
8.0 SUMMARY OF FORMS
Samples of the forms are attached in Appendix C.

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APPENDIX A
QUALITY INSPECTION PLAN
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APPENDIX B
INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN
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APPENDIX C
QUALITY FORMS
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APPENDIX D
SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
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ATTACHMENT 1
TEST SET-UP DETAILS
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ATTACHMENT 2
ANCHORAGE DESIGN DETAILS
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ATTACHMENT 3
TEST BEAM DETAILS
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ATTACHMENT 4
TEST LOADING SEQUENCE
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METHOD STATEMENT Page No.

ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE TRACK PROJECT BETWEEN RAWANG AND IPOH

METHOD STATEMENT FOR

Prepared by Date Reviewed by Date Approved by Date

The information contained herein is the proprietary of UE CONSTRUCTION SDN. BHD.

The holder agrees to the following:

ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE TRACK PROJECT BETWEEN RAWANG AND IPOH

APPENDIX A : QUALITY INSPECTION PLAN

ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE TRACK PROJECT BETWEEN RAWANG AND IPOH

The following Method Statement describes the procedures to be followed

Maintained load testing is performed atop a pre-determined single in-

Details of the procedures contained herein may be reviewed periodically

i) 2 nos 1500mm dia. reaction piles

3.0 EQUIPEMENT & RESOURCES

i) 1000 tonnes jack

4.0 METHOD / TEST PROCEDURES

4.1.1 Setting Out

4.0 METHOD / TEST PROCEDURES (Con't)

ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE TRACK PROJECT BETWEEN RAWANG AND IPOH

4.1.2 Monitoring Of Strata During Boring

A competent person shall monitor the strata during boring operations

If however, the stratum is not compatible with the ground investigation

4.1.3 Construction Technique

The test pile will be constructed using the specified construction

The temporary, non-working reaction piles will be constructed in

4.1.4 Locating Center Of The Pile

The head of the element to be tested will be carefully surveyed to

ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE TRACK PROJECT BETWEEN RAWANG AND IPOH

4.2 Pile Preparation

4.2.1 Pile Head

Samples of the build-up material will be taken and tested as required

For the reaction piles, any free length required to accommodate

4.3 Test Set-up

4.0 METHOD / TEST PROCEDURES (Con't)

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4.3 Test Set-up (Con't)

4.3.1 Assembly (Con't)

4.3.2 Beam Details

The beam details for the set-up is given in Attachment 3.

4.4 Test System

4.4.1 Load Application

4.0 METHOD / TEST PROCEDURES (Con't)

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4.4 Test System (Con't)

4.4.1 Load Application (Con't)

The load cell(s) are connected umbilically to a compatible data logger.

4.4.2 Displacement Measurement

The displacement of the test pile is monitored at four individual points

The calibration certificates for the displacement measurement devices

Instrumentation in the form of vibrating wire strain gauges and

A competent geotechnical instrumentation subcontractor shall carry out

4.4.4 Optical Check

If required, a precise level may be used to monitor the test pile,

4.0 METHOD / TEST PROCEDURES (Con't)

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4.4.5 Protection From Weather

Tarpaulins will be positioned over the entire reference and measurement

4.5 Test Procedures

4.5.1 Material Sample Test Results

The hydraulic jack(s) are carefully pressured up to the initial load

4.6 Post Testing Activities

The results shall be reported and interpreted in accordance with the

5.0 QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE

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