A REPORT ON INITIAL PILE LOAD TEST

Name of the Project:

“Setting up of North East (Ashtlaxmi) Haat & Experience Centre
for Facilitating Market Linkage for the Handicrafts & Handloom
Artisans and Weavers from the North Eastern Region at
NEHHDC's Craft Promotion Centre (CPC), Garchuk, Guwahati.
(SH : Construction of G+2 storied Haat and Experience centre,
Public utility block, Food court area, Kitchen i/c EI and Fans).”
Client:
Central Public Works Department
Report Submitted to:
AMAL KALITA

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PUBLIC UTILITY BLOCK,
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REPORT FOR INITIAL PILE LOAD TEST FOOD COURT AREA,
ORGANIZATION KITCHEN I/C EI AND FANS.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sr. No. Description Page No.
1. Introduction 03
2. Objective 03
3. Scope 03
4. Reference Documents 03
5. Test Set-Up Deployed 03
6. Pile Details 04
7. Test Details 04
8. Load Test Arrangement 05
9. Pile Load Test Procedure 05-06
10. Reaction beam details 07

LIST OF TABLES
Sr. No. Description Page No.
1. Pile and supporting beam details 07
2. Load increment details 08
3. Interpretation of The Test Data 09

LIST OF ANNEXURES

Sr. No. Description Page No.

1. Annexure-I: Test Records and Calculations 9-24
2. Annexure-II: Field Records 25-38
3. Annexure-III: Calibration Certificates 39-43
4. Annexure-IV: Photographs of Test 44-46
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
INITIAL PILE LOAD TEST WAS CONDUCTED ON BEHALF OF THE PROJECT “SETTING UP OF
NORTH EAST (ASHTLAXMI) HAAT & EXPERIENCE CENTRE FOR FACILITATING MARKET LINKAGE
FOR THE HANDICRAFTS & HANDLOOM ARTISANS AND WEAVERS FROM THE NORTH EASTERN
REGION AT NEHHDC'S CRAFT PROMOTION CENTRE (CPC), GARCHUK, GUWAHATI. (SH :
CONSTRUCTION OF G+2 STORIED HAAT AND EXPERIENCE CENTRE, PUBLIC UTILITY BLOCK, FOOD
COURT AREA, KITCHEN I/C EI AND FANS).”

 OBJECTIVE

This test is required for one or more of the following purposes:

a) Determination of ultimate load capacity and arrival at safe load by
application of factor of safety,
b) To provide guidelines for setting up the limits of acceptance for routine
tests,
c) To get an idea of suitability of piling system, and
d) To have a check on calculated load by dynamic or static approaches.

2.0 SCOPE

 Carrying Out Load Test

 Recording the Load versus Settlement Data.
 Analysis and Interpretation of Data and Preparation of Technical Report.

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

Indian Standard Code

 IS 2911 (IV) 2013: Code of Practice for Design and Construction of Pile
Foundations –Load Tests on Piles.

3.0 TEST SET-UP DEPLOYED

The Test Set-up consisting of (Ref. table no 2)

Hydraulic Jack 100 Ton capacity

Pressure Gauge 0-100 Ton with LC of 5.0 Ton
Dial Gauges 4 No’s - 50 mm travel with LC of 0.01 mm
Datum Bars 4.50 m
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4.0 PILE DETAILS:

Pile Diameter 450 mm

Depth of Pile 10.00m
Grade of Concrete M- 25
Design capacity of pile 31.00 Ton
Date of Casting 17/06/2023
Date of Testing 15/07/2023

5.0 TEST DETAILS

Location NEHHDC SITE

Diameter of Pile 450 mm
Capacity of the Test Pile 31.00 Ton
Test Load 31.00 Ton x 2.5 = 77.50 Ton
Kentledge Load 31.00 Ton x 2.5 x 1.20 = 93.00 Ton
No of main beam 2 No’s
Capacity of each Reaction beam 150.00 Ton

6.0 LOAD TEST ARRANGEMENT

The load was given by hydraulic jack and reaction was taken from dial gauges positioned
at equal distance around the pile and held by datum bars resting on immovable supports at
a distance of 2.00 m from the edge of the pile. Details of the hydraulic jack, pressure gauge
and dial gauges are given in table no 2.
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7.0 TEST PROCEDURE :

Vertical Initial Pile load test ( Compression) was done as per IS: 2911 (Part-4)-2013 in
which compression load was applied to Pile top ( after preparation of pile top) by means of a
hydraulic jack against rolled steel Joist capable of providing reaction . Settlement was
recorded by four dial gauges of 0.01 mm sensitivity each positioned at equal distance
around the pile and held by datum bars resting on immovable supports at a minimum
distance of 3D or 2.00 m whichever is more from the edge of the pile. The reactions for the
jack was obtained from a kentledge placed on a platform supported clear of the test pile. The
center of gravity of the Kentledge was tried to be kept on the axis of the pile and the load
applied by the Jack was also made co-axial with this pile.

8.0 Preparation of Pile Head :

The pile head was chipped off to natural horizontal plane till sound concrete met. The
projecting reinforcement was cut-off or bent suitably and the top finished smooth and level
with cement plaster or similar synthetic material where required. A Distancepiece with a
mark at centre was placed on the head of test pile for the jack to rest.

9.0 Erection of Assembly :

Hydraulic jacks, Hydraulic Pump, datum bar, ISMB and horizontal channel were assembled
as shown in methodology.

10.0 Load Application [Cl. 7.1.2 of IS 2911 (IV) 2013]

The test was carried out by applying series of vertical downward incremental load by means
of hydraulic jacks. Each increment being of about 20 % of safe load on pile.

11.0 Settlement [Cl. 7.1.4 of IS 2911 (IV) 2013]

Settlements readings were recorded with 4 dial gauges of 0.01 mm sensitivity held by
magnetic base. The dial gauges were placed symmetrically and at equal distances from the
pile. The dial gauges were held by magnetic base supported by datum bar resting on
immovable support.
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In case of initial load test:

1) Applied load reaches 2.5 times the safe estimated load; or
2) Maximum settlement of pile exceeds a value of 10 percent of pile
diameter in case of uniform diameter piles and
7.5 percent of bulb diameter in case of under-reamed piles.

12.0 Load Increment Criteria [Cl. 7.2.1 of IS 2911 (IV) 2013]

Settlement readings were noted on each dial gauge immediately after loading and
after every 30 minutes for each stage. Next loading increment was applied after satisfying
following criteria:

a) 0.2 mm or less in first hour

b) Or 2 hour whichever occur first.

13.0 Duration of Vertical Loading [Cl. 7.1.5 of IS 2911 (IV) 2013]

The safe vertical load on single pile for the initial test should be least of the following:
a) For piles up to and including 600 mm diameter:
1) 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 permissible; and
2) Fifty percent of the final load at which the total displacement equal to 10
percent of the pile diameter in case of uniform diameter piles and 7.5 percent
of bulb diameter in case of under-reamed piles.
b) For piles more than 600 mm diameter:
1) Two-thirds of the final load at which the total displacement attains a value
of 18 mm or maximum of 2 percent pile diameter whichever is less
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 permissible; and
2)50 percent of the final load at which the total displacement equal to 10
percent of the pile diameter in case of uniform diameter piles and 7.5 percent
of bulb diameter in case of under-reamed piles.
14.0 Maintained load [Cl. 7.2 of IS 2911 (IV) 2013] :

In this method, each stage of loading shall be maintained till the rate of movement of the
pile top is not more than 0.2 mm/h or until 2 h have elapsed, whichever is earlier subject
to a minimum of 1 h. The maximum test load shall be maintained for 24 h.
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Table No. 01 – REACTION BEAM DETAILS

1 Capacity of Each secondary Beam 150.00 Tons

2 Number of secondary Beam 5 No’s

3 Length of Beam 6.000 m

Table No. 02 – PILE AND SUPPORTING BEAM DETAILS

TYPE OF TEST : INITIAL PILE LOAD TEST

PILE DIA.: 450 mm

TYPE OF PILE : BORED CAST IN SITU

DESIGNED PILE CAPACITY : 31.00 Tons

TEST LOAD : 77.500 Tons

KENTLEDGE LOAD PROVIDED : 93.00 Tons

CAPACITY OF JACK : 100 Tons

MAXIMUM LOAD: 93.00 Tons

NO.OF JACK : 1 No.

TYPE : Hydraulic Pump

TANK CAPACITY : 40 Ltrs.

LEAST COUNT OF PRESSURE GAUGE : 1.00 Ton

MAXIMUM RANGE : 100.00 Ton

LEAST COUNT DIAL GAUGES: 0.01 mm

NO. OF DIAL GAUGES USED : 04 Nos.

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15.0 APPLICATION OF LOAD :

Design Load = 31.00 MT

Load to be applied on the pile top =31.00 MT x 2.5 = 77.50 MT

Load increment = 20% of design load = 6.20 MT

The test was carried out by applying a series of vertical downward incremental load of 6.00
Tone. The final load applied was 80.00 Tone.

16.0 INTERPRETATION OF THE TEST DATA :

After completion of the test, the load Vs settlement curve was plotted.

From the initial Pile Load test conducted at site, the following settlements were observed.

Initial Settlement = 0.00 mm.

Gross settlements = (7.00 -0.00) = 7.00 mm at 80.00 MT load,

Net settlement is (4.60 -0.00) = 4.60 mm.

Rebound = (7.00 -4.60) = 2.40 mm.

17.0 LOAD VS Settlement CURVE :

The Load Vs Settlement curve is plotted based on the above data.

From the Load Vs Settlement curve it is observed that for an applied load of
80.00 MT, settlement reached is 7.00 mm
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18. CONCLUSION :

The safe vertical load on single pile for the initial test should be least of the
following:

c) For piles up to and including 600 mm diameter:

1) 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 permissible; and

2) Fifty percent of the final load at which the total displacement equal to
10 percent of the pile diameter in case of uniform diameter piles and
7.5 percent of bulb diameter in case of under-reamed piles.
d) For piles more than 600 mm diameter:

1) Two-thirds of the final load at which the total displacement attains a

value of 18 mm or maximum of 2 percent pile diameter whichever
is less 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 permissible; and

2) 50 percent of the final load at which the total displacement equal to

10 percent of the pile diameter in case of uniform diameter piles and
7.5 percent of bulb diameter in case of under-reamed piles.
From the graph it is found that

a. Load corresponding to 12mm settlement = 103.00Ton

Safe load = (2/3 x 103.00) ton = 68.67Ton

b. 10 % of Pile dia = 10 % of 450 mm = 45 mm

Settlement of pile does not reach a value of 45 mm so consideration of clause
(b) for safe load doesn’t arise.

So, (2/3 x 103.00) ton = 68.67Ton 31.00MT, Hence Safe.

So the design load of 31.00MT is safe.

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OBSERVATION
DATA
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140.00
LOAD vs SETTLEMENT CURVE
136.00
132.00
128.00
124.00
120.00
116.00
112.00
108.00
104.00
100.00
96.00
92.00
88.00
84.00
LOAD IN MT

80.00
76.00
72.00
68.00
64.00
60.00
56.00
52.00
48.00
44.00
40.00
36.00
32.00
28.00
24.00
20.00
16.00
12.00
8.00
4.00
0.00
0

10

11

12

13

14

SETTLEMENT IN MM
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METHODOLOGY OF INITIAL VERTICAL PILE LOAD TEST

WORK PROCEDURE FOR INITIAL (VERTICAL) LOAD TEST OF PILES:

1.) The selected pile by Engineer in Charge for Initial Vertical pile and hence sets load was two and
half time as per clause 29, IS 2911 (Part-4) for Kentledge for availability of reaction as per IS 2911.
(Part IV) 2013.

2.) The Pile head was chipped off to natural horizontal plane approximately at cut-off level.
Projecting reinforcement were cut or bent suitable to the level. The ground level around pile was
lowered by approx. 0.60m. Covering working area required for test activities Top of pile was finished
smooth with plaster of paris or any other suitable material. Bearing plate was 25 mm thick and
placed on pile head for jack no CSL.

3) Load were applied by 100 Ton capacity Hydraulic Screw jack with pressure gauges against
kantiledge of 100 MT including supporting beam decking etc. The Platform was provide loading area
of size 6 m x 6 m. The main beam ISMB 300 @ 6m x 2nos , secondary beam ISMB 300@6m x5 nos
and channel 100MMx50@6M x 30nos were supported on sand bags.

4.) Calculation of weight of total ISMB

ISMB 300 (main beam) @ 2 Nos x 6.00m @56.00kg/m = 672.00kg

ISMB 300 (Secondary beam) @ 5 Nos x 6.00m @56.00kg/m = 1680.00kg

channel 100MMx50@6M x 30nos =10 kg/m x6X30 nos. = 1800.00kg

Hence, total weight 4152.60 kg ≈ 4.152MT

5.) Calculation of required sand bags and volume (Approx)

Here, design load=31MT, so, Required Load = (31X2.5X1.20)=93.00 MT

If one bag sand=25 kg

Then, bags required for loading =(93000-4152.6)kg=88847.40Kg/25=3553 bags, If we consider the

density of sand as 1800kg/m3

Total required volume of sand for loading

88847.40Kg /1700kg/m3
88847.40Kg
= = 49.36 m3
1800kg/m3

6.) Calculation of height of the platform

Given Area is 5.40x5.40m = 29.16 m2

Height = 49.36m3/29.16 m2 =1.70m

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1.00m

1.00m
1.00m

1.00m 1.00m

ISMB 300MM
5 Nos.
ISMB 500MM 2 Nos.

sand bags and compacted rubbish

kentledge support by sand,
6.00m

test
pile

6.00m
1.00m
1.00m

1.00m

6.00M

Kentledge loading plan (Not in scale)

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5.00m

ARRANGMENT OF SAND BAGS

1.70m GRAVITY LOADING( 3553 bags ) 1.70m

6.00m

300MM ISMB 5 NOS

AS SECONDARY BEAM

300MM ISMB 2 NOS AS MAIN BEAM

MS PLATE

HYDROLIC
SUPPORTED SAND BAGS

SUPPORTED SAND BAGS

JACK
150MT

MS PLATE

PILE LEVEL

GROUND LEVEL GROUND LEVEL

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CALIBRATION CERTIFICATES
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