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    SQUID: Shaft Quantitative Inspection Device

    Assesses cleanliness and competency of the bottom of


    drilled shaft or bored piles.
    SQUID performs a quantitative assessment of the bottom
    surface. It measures both the thickness of soft material or debris
    that might be covering the bearing strata and the strength of
    the bearing layer. It outputs strength versus penetration in
    numerical and graphical form.
    An important part of bored pile construction is the cleaning and
    inspection of the bottom of the hole prior to the placement of
    reinforcement and concrete. To achieve cleaning once drilling
    is complete, a cleanout bucket is typically used to remove any
    material unsuitable for end bearing support. Bottom inspection
    is then performed, often by lowering a camera down the bore
    hole, a procedure that gives a rough idea of the thickness of any
    debris left at the bottom. SQUID provides an alternative, more
    accurate inspection process; it takes accurate displacement
    and penetrometer measurements, providing an objective,
    quantitative assessment.

    Standard Features:
    SQUID Body includes quick attachment adaptors
    for different sized drill stem or Kelly bars
    Three independent displacement versus pressure
    (from cone penetrometers) measurements
    SQUID Tablet receives data wirelessly

    SQUID attached to Kelly bar, ready for test

    The SQUID Measures:


    Independent displacement of three penetrometers into the soil
    layer. The displacement measurement begins with the first
    encounter of the layer.
    Thickness of the debris layer at various locations along the
    borehole bottom.
    Bearing pressure of three independent standard size (10 cm2)
    Insertion of SQUID by drill rig into the bore hole cone penetrometers.

    Quality Assurance for Deep Foundations


    Specifications SQUID Body
    SQUID Tablet Size (height x hexagon largest diagonal):
    Size: 320 x 250 x 68 mm (12.6 x 9.8 x 2.7 in) 629 x 647 mm (24.75 x 25.5 inches)
    Weight: 5 Kg (11 lbs) Weight: 188 kg (415 lbs)
    Temperature Range: 0 to 40C operating; -20 to 65C storage (including penetrometers and contact plates)
    Display: 26.4 cm (10.4 in), sunlight readable, Material: Stainless Steel and Aluminum
    resolution 1024 x 768; capacitive touch screen Standard Kelly Bar Connector Sizes: 101.6 mm (4 in),
    Video Outputs: HDMI, VGA 152.4 mm (6 in), 203.2 mm (8 in)
    Battery Power: 4 hour continuous data collection Cable Length: 61 m (200 ft) standard;
    12 V battery + back-up battery standard 152m (500ft) cable length optional
    Charging Time: 6 Hours max; 120/240 charger input voltage Temperature Range: -20 to 55C operating;
    Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 -40 to +85C Storage
    Data storage and ports: 60 GB SSD internal drive; Applied Force Limit: 135 kN (30 kips)
    Ethernet port; 4 USB ports
    Optional External Accessories: USB keyboard and mouse SQUID does not require testing personnel to work near the
    Remote Operation: SQUID Tablet is equipped for high excavation. The attachment to the end of the drill stem or Kelly
    speed internet access and remote operation bar is a relatively quick and safe procedure which can be easily
    Technical Support: SQUID Tablet is equipped for remote done by site personnel. The drill rig lowers the SQUID to
    error checking and updating the bottom of the drilled hole. Once encountering resistance,
    Units of Operation: Traditional US, SI, or Metric the contact plates remain on top of the debris layer, while
    Full one year warranty on parts and labor the SQUID penetrometers move through this layer and then
    into the bearing material. With the drill rig providing a down-
    SQUID Penetrometers
    ward force it is possible to measure, within certain limits, the
    Material: Stainless Steel
    maximum soil strength and compare that value with design
    Number of Penetrometers: 3 standard
    assumptions. At the same time the displacement of the penetro-
    Penetrometer Tip: area 10 cm (1.55 in) standard,
    meter cone tip relative to each contact plate position on top
    larger tips optional; replaceable
    of the debris layer is monitored.
    Maximum Penetrometer Pressure: 100 MPa (14 ksi/2000 ksf)
    Penetrometer Pressure Measurement Resolution: The signals of the three displacements and the three penetro-
    0.1 MPa (14 psi/2 ksf) meter cone pressures are digitally processed and wirelessly
    Maximum Depth of Penetration: 150 mm (6 in) sent to the SQUID Tablet. The inspector, engineer or contractor
    can then make an immediate decision as to the borehole
    Wireless Transmitter acceptance, additional clean-out requirement or additional
    Transmission Range: 100 m drilling. The decision makers may be at a safe location on site
    Frequency: 2.4 GHz or connected via internet to the SQUID Tablet, in their office.
    Output Power: 18 dBm
    Mounting: On cable reel
    Temperature Range: -10 to 55C operating;
    -20 to 70C storage

    SQUID Contact Plate(s)


    Size: 152 mm (6 in) OD; 46 mm (1.8 in) ID;
    thickness 25.4 mm (1 in)
    Each Contact Plate Assembly Weight: in air 6.75 kg (14.9 lbs);
    in water: 5.85 kg (12.9 lbs)
    Contact Plate Pressure (free to move): in air 4 kPa
    (0.58 psi/0.083 ksf); in water 3.5 kPa (0.50 psi/0.072 ksf)
    Contact Plate Displacement Measurement Resolution:
    0.004 mm (0.0002)
    Maximum Contact Plate Movement: 150 mm (6 in)

    Printed on recycled paper.


    2016, Pile Dynamics, Inc.
    30725 Aurora Road Specifications subject to change without notice.

    Cleveland, OH 44139 USA


    +1-216-831-6131 info@pile.com www.piledynamics.com

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