ECG523 WEEK12

TOPIC 3: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF SHALLOW FOUNDATION

WEEK 12

• PILE LOAD TEST AND ITS ANALYSIS

Learning Outcomes

• Students should be able to:

• Describe the Static Load Test. (CO3-PO4) • Describe the PDA Test. (CO3-PO4) • Explain how the Design Load is verified with these test. (CO3-PO4)

PILE TESTING Purpose

To verify the design of the foundation To check the integrity of the pile

Type of Tests Static Load Test PDA Test PIT Test

Static Load Test Twice Working load Preliminary Load Test

Working Load Test Settlement criteria Ultimate capacity of pile Testing Setup Instrumentation

Maintained Load Test

Constant Rate of penetration Test

PDA Test A cheaper and quicker method than static load test PIT Test Detect honeycomb or pile breakages