Handbook on Pile load Testing (TCE0006)

Handbook on Pile load Testing, CONTENTS:

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Safety

2.1 Preparation and Maintenance of Test Area

2.2 Lighting

2.3 Load application limits

2.4 Site operative instructions

Chapter 3 Testing Strategy

3.1 Strategy

3.2 Acceptance criteria

Chapter 4 Testing and Specification

4.1 Types of pile test

4.1.1 Maintained Load (MLT) Test

4.1.2 Constant Rate of Penetration (CRP) Test

4.1.3 Bi-directional Load Cell

4.1.4 Rapid Load Test

4.1.5 Dynamic Load Test

4.1.6 Summary

4.2 Specification

4.2.1 Test Procedure

4.2.2 Maximum Test Load

4.2.3 Concrete and Reinforcement

Chapter 5 Load Testing Methods

5.1 Maintained Load Tests in Compression

5.1.1 Reaction Piles

5.1.2 Kentledge

5.1.3 Bi-directional Method

5.1.5 Dynamic Load Testing

Chapter 6 Results and Interpretation

6.1 Maintained Load Tests

6.1.1 Results

6.1.2 Interpretation of Results

6.1.3 Recognising Problems from Test Results

6.2 Rapid Load Tests

6.2.1 Results

6.2.2 Analysis

6.2.3 Interpretation of Results

6.3 Dynamic Load Tests

6.3.1 Results

6.3.2 Analysis

6.3.3 Interpretation of Results

Chapter 7 References

Handbook on Pile load Testing – Federation of Piling Specialists