WORK METHOD STATEMENT

FOR
STATIC AXIAL TENSILE LOAD TEST ON
PRESTRESSED HIGH STRENGTH
CONCRETE PILES (PHC)


(ASTM D 3689 - 07)






PROPOSED THERMA SOUTH ENERGY
TORIL, DAVAO CITY






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TABLE OF CONTENT



I. STATIC AXIAL TENSILE LOAD TEST

a. Reaction Pile System

b. Testing Equipment

c. Cut-off Level

d. Measuring Movement of the Pile

e. Protection of Testing Equipment

f. Test Record Form

g. Test Loading Procedure

h. Criteria of Load Test Failure


II. DOCUMENTATION


III. SAFETY CONTROL





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I. STATIC AXIAL TENSILE LOAD TEST

General:

The axial tensile load test for the 600mm prestresed high strength concrete test
pile will be conducted using Reaction Piles, with a required maximum load of 450
Tons for the Coal Dome Area and 120 Tons for the Power Block Area. The
design load is 150 Tons and 40 Tons using safety factor of 3.0. The set-up of the
testing will be handled by the Contractor and so will not be discussed herein.

The proposed load increment to be applied during the test was based on this
assumption.


A. Reaction Pile System

The design, construction, test set-up and anchoring of the reaction pile system is
the responsibility of the Contractor, and as such, will not be discussed in this
section.


B. Testing Equipment

B.1. Hydraulic Jack

An ENERPAC hydraulic jack system and pressure gauge capable of withstanding
the pressure obtained under the test load will be used for the test.

The general specifications are as follows.


Manufacturer Model No. Cylinder
capacity
(metric tons)

Weight
(metric
tons)
Cylinder
Effective
Area (in)
Diameter
(meter)
ENERPAC

CLSG-
100012
1000 1.5 227 0.56


B.2. Load Cell

To minimize errors associated with computing the actual load from the pressure
reading in the hydraulic jack, the test shall be conducted using a 1000-ton
capacity load cell.

The load cell will be equipped with spherical bearings to avoid eccentric loading.

Type / Model
No.
Serial
Number
Capacity
(Metric tons)
Sensitivity
(Metric tons)
Encardio Rite /
ELC 150S-H
6001 1000.00 0.1
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B.3. Dial Gauges

Pile settlement shall be measured using four (4) 50-mm travel dial gauges placed
equidistant at four (4) locations around the pile. The stems of the gauges will bear
on the glass surface. Magnetic clamps shall be used to anchor the gages to the
reference beams, which are made adequately stiff with cross-connections.


Brand Maximum
Run
Sensitivity Diameter of Face
MITUTOYO 100 mm 0.01 mm 75 mm



C. Piles Cut-off Level

The test pile will be exposed by at least 500mm from the ground.

The following section outlines the general procedures to be undertaken.

Stiffener steel plate of 2 x 25mm will be place on pile top of flat, leveled and free
of concrete imperfection, prior to hydraulic jack setting and installation.

D. Measuring Movement of the Pile

A minimum of four (4) dial gages shall be mounted on the reference beams
approximately equidistant from the center and on opposite sides of the test piles,
with stems parallel to the longitudinal axis of the test pile and bearing on the lugs
firmly attached to the sides of the pile below the test plate. There shall be two
parallel reference beams, one on each side of the pile, and oriented in such a
manner that there supports is placed as far as practicable from the cribbing or
test pile. Set-up will be generally in accordance with the ASTM provisions.

E. Protection of Testing Equipment

All testing equipment will be protected from necessary disturbances, both prior to
and throughout the load test. It is recommended that a tent be provided to cover
all the equipment and personnel in the test area to prevent natural elements such
as rains, strong winds, too much sun, etc.) from entering and inundating the place
during testing.


F. Test Records Form

All test readings will be recorded promptly and properly throughout the testing
period. All records of testing will be submitted to the Engineer for review and
comments. See attached Test Record Sheet Form.


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G. Test Loading Procedure
In general, the testing procedure prescribed by the Client conforms to the
Procedure A - Quick Test, and Procedure C Loading in Excess of Maintained
Test under Section 8.1.2 and 8.1.4 of ASTM D 3689 - 07.

The load test will be applied in the following manner:

APPLIED LOAD
(TONS)
LOAD INCREMENT/DECREMENT
Minimum time to sustain load (minutes,
unless otherwise stated
0 0% -
22.5 5% of 450 Tons Max. Load 15 minutes
45 10% of Max. Load 15 minutes
67.5 15% of Max. Load 15 minutes
90 20% of Max. Load 15 minutes
112.5 25% of Max. Load 15 minutes
135 30% of Max. Load 15 minutes
157.5 35% of Max. Load 15 minutes
180 40% of Max. Load 15 minutes
202.5 45% of Max. Load 15 minutes
225 50% of Max. Load 15 minutes
247.5 55% of Max. Load 15 minutes
270 60% of Max. Load 15 minutes
292.5 65% of Max. Load 15 minutes
300 67% of Max. Load or 200% of Design Load 15 minutes
270 90% of 200% Design Load 15 minutes
240 80% of 200% Design Load 15 minutes
210 70% of 200% Design Load 15 minutes
180 60% of 200% Design Load 15 minutes
150 50% of 200% Design Load 15 minutes
120 40% of 200% Design Load 15 minutes
90 30% of 200% Design Load 15 minutes
60 20% of 200% Design Load 15 minutes
30 10% of 200% Design Load 15 minutes
0 0% 30 minutes
75 50% of Design Load 20 minutes
150 100% of Design Load 20 minutes
225 150% of Design Load 20 minutes
300 200% of Design Load 20 minutes
315 10% of 150 tons Design Load 20 minutes
330 20% of Design Load 20 minutes
345 30% of Design Load 20 minutes
360 40% of Design Load 20 minutes
375 50% of Design Load 20 minutes
390 60% of Design Load 20 minutes
405 70% of Design Load 20 minutes
420 80% of Design Load 20 minutes
435 90% of Design Load 20 minutes
450 100% of Design Load 2 hours
337.5 75% of Max. Load 20 minutes
225 50% of Max. Load 20 minutes
112.5 25% of Max. Load 20 minutes
0 0% 20 minutes
835 MINUTES OR ABOUT 14 HOURS
if failure is not reached, then unloading follows:
TEST SHEET FOR 450 TONS LOADING (COAL DOME AREA)
TOTAL HOURS =

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APPLIED LOAD
(TONS)
LOAD INCREMENT/DECREMENT
Minimum time to sustain load (minutes,
unless otherwise stated
0 0% -
6 5% of 120 Tons Max. Load 15 minutes
12 10% of Max. Load 15 minutes
18 15% of Max. Load 15 minutes
24 20% of Max. Load 15 minutes
30 25% of Max. Load 15 minutes
36 30% of Max. Load 15 minutes
42 35% of Max. Load 15 minutes
48 40% of Max. Load 15 minutes
54 45% of Max. Load 15 minutes
60 50% of Max. Load 15 minutes
66 55% of Max. Load 15 minutes
72 60% of Max. Load 15 minutes
78 65% of Max. Load 15 minutes
80 67% of Max. Load or 200% of Design Load 15 minutes
72 90% of 200% Design Load 15 minutes
64 80% of 200% Design Load 15 minutes
56 70% of 200% Design Load 15 minutes
48 60% of 200% Design Load 15 minutes
40 50% of 200% Design Load 15 minutes
32 40% of 200% Design Load 15 minutes
24 30% of 200% Design Load 15 minutes
16 20% of 200% Design Load 15 minutes
8 10% of 200% Design Load 15 minutes
0 0% 30 minutes
20 50% of Design Load 20 minutes
40 100% of Design Load 20 minutes
60 150% of Design Load 20 minutes
80 200% of Design Load 20 minutes
84 10% of 40 tons Design Load 20 minutes
88 20% of Design Load 20 minutes
92 30% of Design Load 20 minutes
96 40% of Design Load 20 minutes
100 50% of Design Load 20 minutes
104 60% of Design Load 20 minutes
108 70% of Design Load 20 minutes
112 80% of Design Load 20 minutes
116 90% of Design Load 20 minutes
120 100% of Design Load 2 hours
90 75% of Max. Load 20 minutes
60 50% of Max. Load 20 minutes
30 25% of Max. Load 20 minutes
0 0% 20 minutes
835 MINUTES OR ABOUT 14 HOURS
TEST SHEET FOR 120 TONS LOADING (POWER BLOCK AREA)
if failure is not reached, then unloading follows:
TOTAL HOURS =


If failure occurs, continue jacking the pile until the settlement equals to 15% of the
pile diameter. Readings shall be taken at 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 and 20 minutes after
completing the application of each load increments. Reading shall be taken
similarly for each decrement of loading.
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H. Criteria of Pullout Test Failure

Failure of Pile

The pile under test shall be deemed to have failed if any of the following
observation is recorded:

1. When the maximum load of 450 tons has already been applied.

2. When the pile has an excessive movement without adding load.

3. Failure of the pile materials (due to defect in the pile).



II. DOCUMENTATION

All necessary records and information gathered during the course of testing for
static axial tensile load test will be recorded, and test result using the attached
form will submitted to the engineer for review and approval.

The top elevation of each anchor pile shall be recorded before and after the test
by the First Balfour survey team


III. SAFETY CONTROL

1. Toolbox meeting will be conducted to all personnel and worker to
enhance their respective function in the execution of testing
operation prior to start of work activity.
2. During the execution of the testing only authorized
person/technician are required to be within the testing work area.
3. All equipment operators will be provided with trained equipment
spotter during the load application.
4. All personnel will be provided with proper and appropriate PPE that
will be donned at all time during the course of testing operation.
5. Appropriate safety signage will be provided within the required
working radius to prevent any workers in coming-in not involve on
the testing operation.
6. All lifting cable and other lifting equipment accessories will be check
adequately to ensure that they are safe prior to any usage in lifting
operation of reaction beams.
7. All testing equipment, tools that are involved in the testing operation
will be check.
8. Prior to testing, all operation that will cause vibration must be stop.
9. Reference beam and reaction movement shall be determined by
using a surveyors transit or level and target rod. In addition,
readings shall be taken before applying any test load, at the
proposed design load, at the max. test load and after removal of all
load.


Appendix 6.3.5
STATIC AXIAL TENSILE LOAD TEST
(ASTM D3689 - 07)
PROJECT: RECORDER: PILE ID:
LOCATION: DATE STARTED:
LENGTH OF TESTED PILE:
CLIENT: DATE FINISHED: DESIGN CAPACITY:
ELAPSED LOAD HYD. JACK LOAD CELL TOTAL REMARKS
DATE TIME TIME INCREMENT PRESSURE READING LOAD AVE. @ TIME TOTAL
(mins.) (tons) (psi) (tons) (tons) 1 2 3 4 READING INTERVAL CUMMULATIVE
Prepared By: Noted By:
page __ of __
DIAL GAUGE READING SETTLEMENT (mm)
( 0.01mm / div)
AGES CLIENT OWNER CONSULTANT

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Sample Dial Gauge Set-up
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Typical Dial Gauge Set-up
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