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Applications and Limitations of Pile Integrity Test

Applications and Limitations of Pile Integrity Test

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Pile Integrity Test can be used to determine the integrity of piles. The method works best for long structural component such as driven concrete piles, cast-in place concrete piles, concrete filled steel pipe piles, timber piles, structural columns. The method works based on measuring and analyzing the velocity (required) and force (optional) response of pile. A hammer (regular or instrumented) is used to impact the pile surface and induce acoustic waves… Read More »Applications and Limitations of Pile Integrity Test

What is Pile Integrity Test _

What is Pile Integrity Test ?

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Share on linkedin Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on telegram Share on whatsapp Share on email Construction and installation of concrete piles and deep foundations is a challenging task. Problems may occur during the process, which in turn results in defects or anomalies such as: pile formation problems, concrete faults, and reinforcement installation issues. The resulting defects can negatively impact the durability and mechanical performance of the pile.… Read More »What is Pile Integrity Test ?

Non-Destructive Evaluation of Unknown Foundations

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Non-destructive evaluation of unknown foundations and piles has gained interest among engineers and researcher over the past few years. Latest research show the effectiveness of these methods in investigating the depth and quality of existing piles, as well as in the quality assurance of new construction. Piles are structural members made of timber, steel, or concrete. Piles are used to transfer the loads of a heavy superstructure (bridge, high rise… Read More »Non-Destructive Evaluation of Unknown Foundations

Why and When to Use Concrete Piles?

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Concrete Piles and drilled shafts are an important category of foundations. Despite their relatively high cost, they become necessary when we want to transfer the loads of a a heavy superstructure (bridge, high rise building, etc.) to the lower layers of soil. Another reason for choosing a pile foundation is the condition and quality of soil layers. Based on how they transfer the load into the subsoil, piles can be… Read More »Why and When to Use Concrete Piles?