Pile testing with the vertical static load using reinforced concrete press.
Pile static loading is applied using a special metal construction, which is loaded symmetrically with provided reinforced concrete weight, which is equivalent to a pile load test + 20% reserve. For pile testing use a calibrated hydraulic jack, which is installed at the top of the test pile (between the pile and the press). Pile top is reinforced with metal shell. Around the test pile is installed a special metal frame, on which are mounted calibrated measuring tools (tensiometers), by which measure pile settlement.
Pile testing is done gradually increasing load on the hydraulic jack assistance according to the pile-testing program, as certified by the designer. Reaching the maximum test load, carry out gradual pile unload. This is followed by a report with a graph depicting which shows a pile test results.
This test method acceptable to the test pile load till 300 t.
IMPORTANT: During the test cannot carry out construction works, which creates dynamic load and vibration near testing pile area. This may adversely affect measuring instrument readings (tensiometer), which can lead to inaccurate pile test results.