Auger Boring

Auger Bor ing

Rock Reamer

Cleaning Bucket

Rock Reamer

many tests methods have been used over the years to test the pile

In Tension Pile method a reaction frame is constructed around the test pile

the frame is anchored to reaction(Tension) piles

pile is incrementally loaded with an hydraulic jack

the test load is measured by a Load Gauge

deformation is measured with dial gauges, and surveying instruments

apply load in 10 to 15% increments, maintaining a 30 minute interval

check deformation readings immediately before and after applying load

incrementally increase load until reaching 200% of the design load

remove the load in 4 equal decrements

plot the load-settlement data the point where the load-settlement

curve crosses the failure criterion is the failure load (Qf)

Geotechnical Profile of the Site