PILE TEST
Geonusa Utama provide a comprehensive range of pile test services to ensure the strength, reliability, and performance of foundation systems across a wide variety of project types. Our test solutions are designed to verify pile capacity, structural integrity, and compliance with engineering standards—critical for safe and efficient construction.
Our pile test services include:
- Pile Load Test (Static, compression) ASTM D1143
- Pile Load Test (Static, compression) ASTM D3689
- Pile Load Test (Static, lateral) ASTM D3966
- Pile Integrity Test (PIT)
- Dynamic Pile Load Test ASTM D4945
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Applications and Benefits
Applications of Pile Test
- Driven Pile
- Mini Bore Pile
- Micropile
Benefits of Pile Test
- Ensures structural safety and reliability of the foundation system
- Identifies potential defects or anomalies early, minimizing future risks
- Reduces over-design by providing accurate load capacity data
- Enhances cost efficiency through optimized pile design and installation
- Provides assurance of quality workmanship and construction control
- Improves confidence in long-term performance of the foundation
- Supports regulatory and client approval with verifiable test results
Types of Pile Test
Pile Load Test (Static, compression) ASTM D1143
- The test is carried out by using two piles as reaction supports to test one pile in the middle.
- A hydraulic jack is positioned on top of the test pile, supported by a test beam assembly. This test beam is secured by two or more reaction piles.
- Dial gauges, mounted on a reference beam, are installed on the test pile to measure deformation throughout the testing period.
- Loading is applied incrementally in accordance with the specified design load values.
Pile Load Test (Static, tension) ASTM D3689
- The test is carried out by pulling the pile by applying tension to the pile head.
- The extension rods will be installed using steel rods pulled with hydraulic jacks.
- The hydraulic jack will be supported by a test beam that transfers the force to the ground. The test beam will be supported by a bearing plate or nearby poles.
- Pile deformation is measured with a dial gauge and reference beam.
Pile Load Test (Static, lateral) ASTM D3966
- The lateral load test was carried out using horizontal force from a hydraulic jack supported by a Deadman.
- The horizontal deformation of the pile is measured using a dial gauge and a reference beam.
Pile Integrity Test (PIT)
- The test is carried out using a small hammer to produce waves into the pile.
- Waves will be created by using a hammer from the top of the pile then propagating along the pile and reflecting the waves back onto the pile.
- The signal receiver will be installed at the top of the stack. The traveling wave time will be measured to indicate the condition of the pile.
- This test will inform the integrity of the pile material along the pile.
Dynamic Pile Load Test ASTM D4945
- The test will be carried out using a heavy hammer dropped on the pile.
- The force resulting from the fall of the hammer will produce an elastic wave strain that propagates along the pile.
- The reflection of these elastic waves will be recorded on the pile using a strain and acceleration signal receiver.
- Grouping of waves is recorded and illustrate the capacity of the pile.
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