1, Pile Load Test Format

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86A, TOPSIA ROAD (SOUTH), HAUTE STREET, 7 FLOOR, KOLKATA – 700 046.
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GANNON DUNKERLEY & CO LTD.
PLASTIC PARK PARADIP
PILE TEST PROCEDURE
REGISTERED OFFICE: NEW EXCELSIOR BUILDING (3RD FLOOR), A.K. NAYAKMARG, FORT, MUMBAI-400001
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METHOD STATEMENT FOR PILE LOAD TEST
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
The decision of the no. of load test to be carried out shall be as per relevant IS-Codes /
Approved drawings/ Specification'
2. DEFINITIONS:
Cut-off Level: The level where the installed pile is cut- off support the pile caps or beams or any
Other structural components at that level'
Initial Test: It is carried with a view to determine Ultimate Load Capacity and the Safe Load
Capacity.
Factor of safety: The ratio of the Ultimate Load Capacity- of pile to the Safe load of a pile'
Routine Test: It is carried out on a working pile with .a view to check whether pile is capable-of
Taking the working load assigned to it'
Test pile: A pile which is meant for initial test'
Kent ledge: Dead-weight used for applying a test load on piles.
Datum Bar: A rigid bar placed on immovable supports'
Total Displacement: The total movement of the pile top under a given load. Cut-off Level: The
level where the installed pile is cut-off to support the pile caps or beams or any other structural
components at that level.
Working Pile: A pile forming part of foundation of a structural system which may be used for
routine load test.
Working load: The load assigned to a pile according to design.

Safe load: It is a load on a pile derived by applying a factor of safety on ultimate load
Capacity of pile as determined by load test'
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3. TEST PROCEDURE:
I.VERTICAL (COMPRESSTON LOAD TEST)
Compression load test on piles will be conducted as per IS.2911 (part
IV)-1995, “LOAD TEST ON PILES".
EQUTPMENT & TOOLS:
 Hydraulic jacks of suitable capacity with one pump.
 Pre-calibrated pressure gauge with a sensitivity of 20 kglcm2.
 Dial Gauges - 4 nos
 Four bearing plates.
 Two glass plates of size 40 x 40 mm.
 Two datum Bar, MS angel of length minimum 8 x diameter of pile.
 Additional Reinforcement rods to weld pile reinforcement, if required.
 Welding set, electrodes.
 Bricks, cement, sand support the jack, MS pipe and datum bars.
 Tools for Excavation.
 Record Book and graph sheets:
TEST PROCEDURE:
 Piles to be load tested should be so designated on the drawings or specified/selected by client

in the field.
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 Test load shall be applied to the piles by a properly calibrated hydraulic jack with a remote
control pump. Test load applied shall be such that a constant load is maintained under
Increasing settlement.
 The required reaction shall be derived from adjacent existing pile or vertical cut made in the
ground: Load tests shall in general be carried out after 28 days from the time of casting the
pile' All load tests shall be conducted under the supervision of the client. All responsibilities
for conducting the tests safely and properly rest with FCIPL.
IMTIAL LOAD TEST:
 Install pile for conducting, initial vertical load tests. The pile head shall be cut off at cut off
level and capped by an R.C- cap to provide a horizontal plane bearing surface. Earth around
the test pile shall be scooped out so that the pile can have no soil support. Thereafter, the
jacks and other accessories in the pit pertaining to and necessary for conducting the test shall
be set up.
 The test load shall be so applied that it reaches the pile in a static manner. The reaction is
applied through anchor piles and they are installed at least by a, distance of 3 times of pile
dia or 2m clear from the test piles.
 The displacement of the test pile shall be related to a fixed datum. This may consist of a
reference beam (datum bar) supported by'two foundations positioned outside the zones of
influence of the reaction support area. The settlement measuring equipment must be set up in
such a way that any tilting of the pile will not cause errors in the measurement,LVDTs/Dial
gauges shall be used for measurement of settlement. The least count of LVDT/Dial gauge
shall be at least 0.0lmm. At least two but preferably four LVDTs/Dial gauges shall be used
and shall be placed at diagonally, opposite corners.
 The total test load shall be 2.5 times the estimated safe load carrying capacity of the pile or
failure, whichever is earlier, and shall be applied in equal increments of 20 percent of the
estimated safe load. Settlement of pile shall be measured by at least two LVDTs/ Dial
gauges each positioned at equal distances around the pile and held datum bars resting in
immovable support at least 3D, away from the test pile face. At each load increment, pile
settlement shall be observed to the accuracy of 0.02 mm at an interval of 2,4,8,15,30 and 60
minutes and thereafter at half hourly intervals up to a time when the rate of settlement of the
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pile top reduces to 0.1mm in half hour or 0.2mm in one hour. The test load shall be
maintained for 24 hours. Unloading shall be carried out in same decrements at one hour
interval and rebound for each decrement shall be noted. The final rebound shall be recorded
24 hours after the entire load is removed
 Load test on Test piles have been proven in the area in same soil condition and with same
design mix. In view of same Load test on test piles is not required to be carried out and same
(Load Test) will be done on working piles in routine
ROUTINE LOAD TEST:
 Routine load test will be carried out in working piles as designated by client/consultant. The
pile head shall be cut off at cut off level and capped by an R.C. cap to provide, a horizontal
plane bearing surface. Earth around the test pile shall be scooped out so that the pile can have
no soil support. Thereafter, the jacks and other accessories in the pit pertaining to and
necessary for conducting the test shall be set up.
 The total test load shall be 1.5 times the estimated safe load carrying capacity of the pile or
failure, whichever is earlier, and shall be applied in equal increments of 2A percent of the
estimated safe load.
 The test procedure will of same as mentioned for initial load test.
RECORD OF LOAD TEST RESULTS:
 Soon after completion of each test, FCIPL shall furnish a copy of all recorded test data to the
client' Upon completion .of pile load tests, FCIPL shall furnish the client with a pile test report
and this shall include the following:
 Identification of working pile / test as per drawing.
 Coordinate axes of pile, elevation of bottom of pile, cut off level of pile, type of pile, pile size.
 Pressure gauge calibration report from an approved test house.
 Tabulation of loads and settlement reading during the loading and unloading of pile.
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 Graphic Representations of the test results in the form of time load settlement curves.
 Remarks concerning any unusual occurrences during the installation or test loading of the
working piles / test piles.
SAFE LOAD:
 The safe compression load on pile will be arrived from Load
IS: 291 1(Part IV) 6. 1.5, Clause 9.2.2
 Two- Thirds of the final load at which the total displacement attains a value of
12 mm unless otherwise required in a given case on the basis of nature and type of structure in
which case, the safe load should be corresponding to the stated total displacement as
permissible.
 50% of the final load at which the total displacement equal l0% of the pile diameter in case of
uniform diameter piles and 7.5%o of bulb diameter in case of under reamed piles.
Vs settlement curve as per
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II.LATERAL LOAD TEST:

Lateral Load Test on piles will be conducted as per IS: 2911 (part IV) - 1985, LOAD TEST ON PILES''
EQUTPMENT & TOOLS:
 Hydraulic jack of suitable capacity with pump
 Pre-calibrated pressure gauge with a sensitivify of 10 kg/cm2
 Linear Variable Differential Transducers (LVDT)/Dial Gauges Minimum 2 nos.
 Two bearing plates to suit the perimeter of the pile Two glass plates of size 40 x 40 mm
 Datum Bar, IS angle of length minimum 5 x diameter of pile
 MS pipe of suitable diameter & length to fill the gap between jack and pile
 Bricks, cement /sand to support the jack, MS pipe and datum bars
 Tools for Excavation
 Book and graph sheets
TEST PROCEDURE:
 Piles to be load tested shall be so designated on the drawings or specified /selected by client in the
field.
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 Test load shall be applied to the piles by a properly calibrated hydraulic jack with a remote control
pump. Test load applied shall be such that a constant load is maintained under increasing settlement
 The required reaction shall be derived from adjacent existing pile or vertical cut made in
the ground' Load tests shall in general be carried out after 2g days from the time of casting
the pile' Routine load test on working piles may be performed concurrently with the pile installation
operations if permitted by the client.
 All load tests shall be conducted under the supervision of the client. All responsibilities for
conducting the tests safely and properly rest with FCIPL.
INITIAL LOAD TEST:
 Install pile for conduction initial lateral load test. The soil around the pile shall be removed up
to the required depth and the pile surface shall be leveled. Place a steel plate on pile side
surface and jack and other accessories pertaining to and necessary for conducting the test shall
be, setup.
 The test load shall be so applied that it reaches the pile in a static manner.
 Jacks shall be supported properly.
reference beam (datum, bar) supported by two foundations, positioned outside the zone of
influence of the reaction support area. The settlement measuring equipment must be set up
in such a way that any tilting of the test pile will not cause errors in the measurements
LVDTs/Dial gauges shall be used for measurement of Settlement. The least count of
LVDT/Dial gauge shall be at least 0.01 mm. LVDT/Dial gauge shall be pl-aced diagonally
opposite to jack.
 The total test load shall be2.5 times the estimated safe load carrying capacity of the pile or
failure, whichever is earlier, and, shall be applied in equal increments of 20 percent of the
estimated safe load. Unloading may however be in higher decrements, with total number
not less than four. At each load increment, pile settlement shall be observed the accuracy
of 0.02 mm at an interval of 2,4,8,15,30 and 60minutes and thereafter at half hourly
intervals up to a time when the rate of settlement of the pile top reduces for 0.lmm in half
hour or 0.2mm in one hour
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 Load test on Test piles.have been proven in the area in same soil condition and with same
design mix. In view of same Load test on test piles is not required to be carried out and
same (Load Test) will be done on working piles in routine.
ROUTINE LOAD TEST:
 Routine load test will be carried out in working piles as designated by client / consultant
The soil around the pile shall be removed up to the required depth and the pile surface
shall be leveled. Place a steel plate on the pile side surface, jack and other accessories
Pertaining to and necessary for conducting the test shall be set up.
 The total test load shall/be 1.5 times the estimated safe load carrying capacity of the pile or
failure, whichever is earlier, and shall be applied in equal increments of 20 percent of the
estimated safe load.
 The test procedure will be of same as mentioned for initial load test.
 Soon after completion of each test, FCIPL shall furnish a copy of all recorded test data to
the' client. Upon, completion of pile load tests, FCIPL shall furnish the client with a pile
test report and this shall include the following:
 Identification of working pile / test as per drawing.
 Coordinate axes of pile, elevation of bottom of pile, cut off level of pile, type of pile, pile
Size
 Pressure gauge calibration report from an approved test house.
 Tabulation of loads and settlement reading during the loading and unloading of pile.
 Graphic Representations of the test results in the form of time-load-settlement curves.
 Graphical analysis of initial cyclic load test results (if any) to separate skin friction and end
bearing as per Annexure A, IS 2911 (part lV) _ 1985.
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 Remarks. Concerning any unusual occurrences during the installation or test loading of the
SAFE LOAD:
 50% of the final load at which the total displacement increases to 12 mm. Final load at
which the total displacement corresponds to 5 mm Load corresponding to any other
specified displacement as per performance requirements
III. PULL OUT LOAD TEST:
 Introduction
Pullout load test on piles y,{ll be conducted as per IS: 29i I (part -W)-1985, "LOAD TEST
ON PILES"- The acceptance criteria for safe load shall be as per clause 8.4 of the above code.
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EQUTPMENT & TOOLS:
 Hydraulic jacks of suitable capacity with one
 Manifold to connect the two jacks with one pump
 Pre-calibrated pressure gauge with a sensitivity of 20 kglcm}
 Dial gauges minimum two numbers
 Four bearing plates
 Two glass plates of size 40x40 mm
 Two datum bars, MS-angle of length minimum 8 times dia of pile
 Additional reinforcement rods to weld to pile reinforcement if required
 Welding set, electrodes
 Bricks/cement, sand to support the datum bar
 Tools for excavation
 Record book and graph sheets
TEST PROCEDURE:
 Piles to be load tested shall be so designated on the drawings or specified/selected by client in
the field.
 Test load shall be applied to the piles by a properly calibrated hydraulic jack with a remote
control pump. Test load applied to the piles shall be such that a constant load is maintained
under increasing settlement.
 The required reaction shall be derived from adjacent existing piles or shallow foundations.
Load tests shall in general be carried out not earlier than29 days from the time of casting the
pile. Routine load test on working piles may be performed concurrently with the pile
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installation operations if permitted by the client.
 The design and arrangement of application of loading etc, for all types of load tests, shall be
submitted by the FCIPL to the client for his approval.
 All load tests shall be conducted under the supervision of the client. All responsibilities for
conducting the tests safely and properly rest with the FCIPL.
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INITIAL LOAD TEST
 Install pile for conduction initial lateral load test. The soil around the pile shall be removed up
to the required depth and the pile surface shall be leveled. Place a steel plate on pile side
surface and jack and other accessories pertaining to and necessary for conducting the test shall
be, setup.
 The test load shall be so applied that it reaches the pile in a static manner.
 Reaction frame shall be supported properly.
reference beam (datum bar) supported by two foundations positioned outside the zones of
influence of the reaction support area. The settlement measuring equipment must be set up in
such a way that any tilting of the test pile will not cause errors in the measurements. Dial
gauges shall be used for measuring settlement. The least count of the dial gauges shall be at
least 0.02 mm. Dial gauge shall be placed at diagonally opposite to jack.
 The total test load shall, be two and half times the estimated safe load. carrying capacity of the
pile or failure, whichever is earlier, and shall be applied in equal increments of 20 percent of
the estimated safe load. Unloading may however be in higher decrements with total number
not less than four. At each load increment, pile settlement shall’ be observed accurate to 0.02
mm at an interval of 2,4,8,15,30 and 60 minutes and thereafter at half hourly intervals. Up to a
time when the rate of settlement of the pile top reduces to 0.lmm in half an hour of 0.2 mm in
one hour. The load increment in general will be as per IS.
 During the release stage, each load decrement, shall be maintained at least for 30 minutes and
readings of settlement noted. When the load is fully released to zero: measurements of rebound
shall be continued till the settlement of the pile top is not more than 0.1 mm per half an hour.
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 Load test on Test piles have been proven in the area in same soil condition and with same
Design mix. In view of same Load test on test piles is not required to be carried out and same
(Load Test) will be done on working piles in routine.
ROUTINE LOAD TEST
 The test procedure is same as detailed above. The test load will be 1.5 times of the pile
 Soon after completion of each test, the FCIPL shall furnish a copy of all recorded test data to
the client, upon completion of, pile load tests, the FCIPL shall furnish the client with a pile test
report and this shall include the following information where applicable.
 Identification of working pile/test as per drawing.
 Coordinate axes of pile, elevation of bottom of pile, cut off level of pile, type of pile, pile
size.
 Deviation from designated location/alignment
 Pressure gauge calibration report from an approved Test House
 Tabulation of loads and settlement reading during the loading and unloading of the pile
 Graphic representations of the test results in the form of time-load-settlement curves.
 Remarks concerning any unusual occurrences during installation or test loading of the
SAFE LOAD:
The safe tensile load on pile will be least of the following:

 Two thirds of the load at which the total displacement is 12mm or the load corresponding to a
specified permissible uplift .
 Half of the load at which the load": displacement curve shows a clear break (down -word
trend)
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Phones: 91-33-3041-9700 CIVIL ENGG. DIVN.

GANNON DUNKERLEY & CO.,

PROJECT SITE PARADEEP

GANNON DUNKERLEY & CO LTD.

PLASTIC PARK PARADIP

PILE TEST PROCEDURE

GANNON DUNKERLEY & CO.,

PROJECT SITE PARADEEP

METHOD STATEMENT FOR PILE LOAD TEST

Test pile: A pile which is meant for initial test'

Kent ledge: Dead-weight used for applying a test load on piles.

Datum Bar: A rigid bar placed on immovable supports'

Working load: The load assigned to a pile according to design.

GANNON DUNKERLEY & CO.,

PROJECT SITE PARADEEP

EQUTPMENT & TOOLS:

 Hydraulic jacks of suitable capacity with one pump.

 Pre-calibrated pressure gauge with a sensitivity of 20 kglcm2.

 Dial Gauges - 4 nos

 Four bearing plates.

 Two glass plates of size 40 x 40 mm.

 Two datum Bar, MS angel of length minimum 8 x diameter of pile.

 Additional Reinforcement rods to weld pile reinforcement, if required.

 Welding set, electrodes.

 Tools for Excavation.

 Record Book and graph sheets:

 Piles to be load tested should be so designated on the drawings or specified/selected by client

GANNON DUNKERLEY & CO.,

PROJECT SITE PARADEEP

IMTIAL LOAD TEST:

GANNON DUNKERLEY & CO.,

PROJECT SITE PARADEEP

ROUTINE LOAD TEST:

RECORD OF LOAD TEST RESULTS:

 Identification of working pile / test as per drawing.

 Pressure gauge calibration report from an approved test house.

GANNON DUNKERLEY & CO.,

PROJECT SITE PARADEEP

GANNON DUNKERLEY & CO.,

PROJECT SITE PARADEEP

II.LATERAL LOAD TEST:

EQUTPMENT & TOOLS:

 Hydraulic jack of suitable capacity with pump

 Pre-calibrated pressure gauge with a sensitivify of 10 kg/cm2

 Linear Variable Differential Transducers (LVDT)/Dial Gauges Minimum 2 nos.

 Datum Bar, IS angle of length minimum 5 x diameter of pile

 Tools for Excavation

 Book and graph sheets

GANNON DUNKERLEY & CO.,

PROJECT SITE PARADEEP

INITIAL LOAD TEST:

GANNON DUNKERLEY & CO.,

PROJECT SITE PARADEEP

ROUTINE LOAD TEST:

RECORD OF LOAD TEST RESULTS:

 Identification of working pile / test as per drawing.

 Pressure gauge calibration report from an approved test house.