JV OF SHIRISH PATEL & ASSOCIATES

CONSULTANTS PVT LIMITED & INDUS

CONSULTRANS PVT LTD.
CLIENT: CONTRACTOR:

YFC PROJECTS PVT LTD.

PROJECT :
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION OF INTEGRATED STRUCTURE CONSISTING OF ELEVATED VIADUCT AND 6
LANE FLYOVER (DOUBLE DECK SYSTEM), VIADUCT, ELEVATED RAMPS FOR VIADUCT AND FLYOVER,
SIDING LINES, UNDERPASS AT SAKET-G, ELEVATED RAMP FROM BRT CORRIDOR TO FLYOVER , 2 LANE
UNDERPASS AND 4 ELEVATED STATIONS FROM CHAINAGE +14480 to +18760 m OF AEROCITY TO
TUGLAKABAD CORRIDOR OF PHASE-IV FOR DELHI MRTS.

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REPORT ON RESULT INTERPRETATION OF

INITIAL LOAD TEST PLT 1 & PLT2 DOCUMENT NO : 30.TA.DCL.203
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CONTENTS

1. General
2. Scope
3. Design Parameters
4. Pile load test and preparation
5. Results
6. Proposal
Annexure A
Annexure B

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1. GENERAL:
DMRC has appointed YFC Projects Pvt. Ltd for the construction of Metro viaduct, Integrated
double deck viaduct and four elevated stations along Tughlakabad MRTS corridor. The initial
load test was performed by YFC projects Pvt. Ltd to proceed for the working piles of the
viaducts.

2. SCOPE:
The Geotechnical investigation of various bore holes proposed along the length of the
viaduct has been carried out. It was envisaged to use 1.0m and 1.2m diameter bored cast
in situ piles for the viaduct. From the soil properties arrived from the geotechnical
investigation, it was envisaged to use 1.0m diameter pile of 530 MT capacity for normal
metro viaduct and 1.2m dia bored cast in situ pile of 827 MT capacity for double deck
(Integrated) viaduct.
Before proceeding for working pile it is necessary to conduct the Initial Load test. The main
purpose of the load test is to determine ultimate load capacity of the pile. The scope of this
report is to discuss about the results of the initial load test PLT-1 & PLT-2 conducted and
decide on the further course of action to be taken to proceed for the construction of working
piles.

3. DESIGN PARAMETERS
As per the IS:2911 Part-IV and the Employer’s requirement, 2 Nos of pile load tests within
2.1 km length of double Deck (Integrated) viaduct is envisaged. Based on the available
space at site, the initial load test PLT-1 for 1.2m dia pile was conducted near P77 (Between
Ch 16580 to 16600). PLT-2 was conducted at pier CP154 of 1.0m diameter for capacity of
530 Mton. The GT investigation of the relevant bore hole BH-26 and BH-50 respectively
was performed by Design Consortium and Indian Geotechnical Services. The bore hole
details are attached with this report as Annexure-A.

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Basic parameters.
Sr. No Pile Load Water table Pile founding Soil classification
test depth
01 PLT-1 Not 24m below Silty clay with low to
Encountered cut off level medium plasticity (CL)
02 PLT-2 Not 25m below Stiff to hard Sandy Silt
Encountered cut off level of low plasticity (CL)

Although GWT is considered 11m below GL for all working piles, test pile is designed for
dry soil condition as the water table is not encountered in the bore holes.
Following are the design capacities calculated by the DDC and Design Consortium of 1.0m
dia and 1.2m dia test pile for 25m and 24m length, respectively.

Sr. Pile Pile GT Agency Pile capacity Pile Pile

No test dia recommended capacity capacity
by GT Agency calculated excluding
by DDC Selfweight
01 PLT-1 1.20 m Designer 827 MT 827 MT 796 MtT
Consortium
02 PLT-2 1.00 m Indian 532 MT 530 MT 508 MT
Geotechnical
Services

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4. PILE LOAD TEST AND PREPARATIONS

Initial pile load test has been performed as per the requirements of IS:2911 Part-IV. The
test pile was installed using the same technique as proposed for the working pile.
PLT-1:
Before starting the load test PLT-1, Pile Integrity test of the test pile was done on
21.08.2020 to ensure that the pile shaft is uniform and there are defects in the pile cross
section. The shaft is also checked for Cross Hole Analyser logging as an additional NDT on
pile. The results of PIT and sonic logging was satisfactory. Copy of the PIT, Sonic logging
tests and pour card is attached with this report.
Since the test pile is to be tested for 2.5x design pile capacity, it is ensured that the test
set up can withstand load of 1.25 x the test load. The test is carried out at the cut off level
of the pile. The load test was prepared for the load of 827 x 2.5 = 2068 tons.
It is to be noted that the capacity 827 MT includes self-weight of pile.

PLT-2:
The test pile of 1.0m diameter is to be tested for 2.5x 530MT = 1325 MT. It is ensured that
the test set up can withstand load of 1.25 x the test load. The test is carried out at the cut
off level of the pile.

Load to both the test pile is applied as per Maintained Load Method given in IS:2911 Part-
IV. Rate of application of load and measurement of settlement of loads is strictly observed
as per the IS code.

5. RESULTS
The pile load test was commenced on 23 August 2020 and completed on 24 August 2020.
IS:2911 has stipulated two criteria to arrive at the capacity of the pile. The safe load on
single pile for the initial load test should be least of the following:

a) Two-thirds of the final load at which the total displacement attains a value of 18mm for
pile dia greater than 0.6 m unless otherwise required in a given case on the basis of nature

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& type of structure in which case the safe load should be corresponding to the stated total
displacement.
b) 50 percent of the final load at which the total displacement equal to 10% of the pile
diameter in case of uniform pile diameter.

PLT-1:
As per the report submitted by Pinnacle Piling India (Pvt) Ltd, the allowable safe load on
1.2m dia pile for 24m length is 617 ton. This is lesser than the design pile capacity of 796
Mton (without selfweight). The load test report is submitted to DMRC for their reference.
The rebound of the pile was observed to be 9.46mm.
The NDT on test pile performed before the commencement of the initial load test was
satisfactory. The pour card submitted also confirms the volume of concrete as per the
drilled length of the shaft. The pile was also concreted continuously without a break. Hence
the reason for arriving lower capacity of pile is not ascertained.
The recommended load capacity of 617 ton will be adopted for the relevant foundations to
PLT-1.

PLT-2:
The initial load test on PLT-2 of 1.0m dia pile was conducted on 06 August 2020 and it was
completed on the same day.
Parameters discussed in the beginning of the same clause are also applicable for the safe
load of 1.0m dia initial load test. It was observed that the displacement of 7.64mm was
achieved at 40% (212 ton) of the working load of 530 Mton. On further increase in test
load to 41.85% (221.8 ton), there was a sudden increase in displacement of 90.65mm. The
test was continued till 109.52mm of settlement.
The PIT was carried out to the test pile. It was observed that Shaft cross section is not
uniform. The pile is found defected.
The failure of the test is mainly due to the improper casting of pile.

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It was decided to carry out new initial load test PLT-2A at between pier location CP155 for
530 MT. Borehole applicable will be same.

6. PROPOSAL
PLT-1:
The initial load test result suggests the pile capacity of 617 MT against design capacity of
796 MT. It is therefore felt necessary to conduct additional initial load test near P95 to
validate the design pile capacity.
The matter was discussed with DMRC and AECOM vide video conference dated 28-08-2020.
DMRC/AECOM agreed for additional load test. But also suggested to include additional tests
to maintain the consistency of the proposal for the length of integrated viaduct. Piers to be
divided into number of tests.
The additional pile locations are identified after visiting the site and checking the feasibility.
The statement showing the new load tests, its locations, and applicable piers for the design
of the sub structure is given in Annexure-B.

It was broadly discussed that;

Test results of PLT-1 will be extrapolated keeping maximum pile toe level (founding level
of pile) at 2 times the Dia of pile above bore investigation tip of 40.0m below GL. The
correction factor of 617/796 will be applied on the theoretical capacity calculation. These
results shall be applicable for sub structure of pier P72 to P92.
A new initial load test PLT-9 and PLT-10 is proposed at P95 and P53 respectively for 1.2m
dia pile. Results of PLT-9 shall be applicable for sub structure of pier P93 to P114. Whereas
results of PLT-10 shall be applicable for sub structure of pier P43 to P71.
Location of test pile PLT-3 proposed at Pier P123. Results of PLT-3 shall be applicable for
pier P115 to P131.
The maximum reaction will be restricted to 750 MT on 1.20 m dia pile.

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PLT-2:

Since the pile load test PLT-2 has failed at substantially lower settlement values, it is proposed to
carry out new initial load test PLT-2A at pier location CP155 for 530 MT.

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