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Method Pile Load Test Using Kentledge Method

This document provides a method statement and procedure for conducting a pile load test using the kentledge method. It outlines 6 key steps: 1) Kentledge setup, 2) Pre-test conference, 3) Submission of documents, 4) Stacking procedure, 5) Load jacking, and 6) Loading procedure. The loading procedure adheres to ASTM D 1143 standards, applying loads in cycles up to 250% of design working load and holding for maximum 2 hours at each peak load. Safety, uniform load distribution, independent settlement measurements, and adherence to specifications are emphasized.

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Method Pile Load Test Using Kentledge Method

This document provides a method statement and procedure for conducting a pile load test using the kentledge method. It outlines 6 key steps: 1) Kentledge setup, 2) Pre-test conference, 3) Submission of documents, 4) Stacking procedure, 5) Load jacking, and 6) Loading procedure. The loading procedure adheres to ASTM D 1143 standards, applying loads in cycles up to 250% of design working load and holding for maximum 2 hours at each peak load. Safety, uniform load distribution, independent settlement measurements, and adherence to specifications are emphasized.

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Prepared by Eko Firmanto July 23-2018


Checked by R-0
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METHOD STATEMENT AND PROCEDURE


FOR PILE LOAD TEST USING
KENTLEDGE METHOD

PT. ACSET INDONUSA Tbk


ACSET BUILDING
Jl. MAJAPAHIT NO.26, JAKARTA 10160
1. Kentledge Setup
Prior to the stacking of kentledge blocks the following check will be performed.
a. Reaction load required plus approximately 10% safety margin for the test pile.
b. Width and length of base footing for load distribution.
c. The number of concrete blocks required for the test in accordance to the sizes of blocks
to be used.
Kentledge Setup Sketch
a. Summary of concrete blocks required at each layer,
b. Front and side elevation of the stacking,
c. Layout of the main girder, secondary girder, spreader beam and load transfer box (if
available), and
d. Set-up of the hydraulic jacks, bearing plate, reference frame, strain gauges and scaled
rule.

2. Pre-test Conference
If requested by the Main Contractor or the Engineer, the Specialist Contractor will hold a
meeting prior to the load test to review related items including but not limited to the following :-
a. Site activities which may interfere with the testing, if any,
b. Discuss the documents submitted on methodology of load test,
c. Start time, loading sequence and format of recordings,
d. Format of preliminary results to be submitted,
e. Supervisors, recorders and other authorized personnel within the test area, and
f. Format and timing of final test results to be submitted for final analysis and approval.

3. Submission of Documents
Prior to the pile testing, a bound copy of documents will be submitted to the Main Contractor /
Engineer. This document will contain the following information :
a. Kentledge setup sketch.
b. Loading Sequence.
c. Calibration certificate for the dial gauges, pressures gauge and load cell.
d. Technical specification of hydraulic jacks.
e. Recording format.

4. Stacking Procedure

4.1. Preparation of Footing – It is imperative that the footing supporting the entire test load
shall be firm and strong. If necessary, scupper earth drain should be provided around the
test area to prevent water softening the footing base. Prior to the stacking of footing, the
ground surface will be trimmed to avoid any soft spot. A layer of Mild Steel (M S) Plate is
placed overt the footing area to ensure that the kentledge load is uniformly transferred to
the ground. If necessary, a layer of crusher run may be added in between the ground
surface and steel plate. If the subsoil is too soft, other form of footing will be considered.

4.2. Pile Head Preparation – The pile head is the most highly stressed zone along the pile,
therefore it is imperative that the bearing plate sits on the pile head for even load transfer.
In this regard either a 4-in (100mm) thick M S plate or prefabricated transfer box will be
placed on the pile head after the unevenness on the pile head has been filled with either
fast setting epoxy grout or cement grout. A spirit level is normally used to check and
ensure the bearing plate rest on the pile head is leveled.

4.3. Placement of Jacks – In order to ensure concentricity in load application, the jacks must
be placed in an arrangement where the center of gravity (C.G) of the loading is within a
tolerance of middle third of the pile size. M S steel packing plates may be used to minimize
uneven loading on jacks. At least one upper 100 mm thick bearing plate or a transfer box
will be placed over the assembly to transfer the jacking load to the main girders.

4.4. Reference Beam / Frame – The reference beam serves as a fixed datum from which the
dial gauges will be mounted, in order to provide a ‘non-interfered’ measurement of pile
head movement. The reference beam must be constructed using fairly rigid tubular 50mm
diameter pipes or C-channel or Universal Beam with sufficient bracing provided to ensure
rigidity of the frame. In view of the need to ensure an independent pile head
measurements whatever movement of the frame will be independently monitored using an
automatic or dumpy levels. Generally, a graduated steel rule and a reference marker far
from the test area will be adequate.

4.5. Stacking of Test Girders – Prior to stacking, the pertinent main and secondary girders
will be visually inspected for cracks, bents or any strength impairing imperfection. The
position of the support shall be predetermined earlier. The secondary beam shall be
closely spaced in the middle span and elsewhere equally spaced. Spreader beams placed
on top of the footing blocks serves to distribute the load more evenly along the length of
the footing.
Stacking of concrete blocks on the secondary beam shall be done in accordance to the
guidance shown in the plan. It is essential that the first and second layer of the stacking
must create an interlock pattern such that it functions as a fairly thick and rigid concrete
mat for more uniform load transfer. However, the interlocking pattern may not be
necessary for the upper layers.

5. Load Jacking
Application of load to the pile head is achieved by an electric pump couples to the jacks.
Acceptance of load at every stage is governed by the Engineer’s Specification. Similarly the
loading sequence and load holding duration will be in compliance to the Engineer’s
requirements and communicated to the Specialist Contractor during the pre-test conference.
It is important that the supervisor constantly note the settlement readings and the jack ram.
Never at any stage should the jack ram be allowed to extend beyond the maximum indicated
by a ‘ring’.

6. Loading Procedure for Axial Compression Test


[As per ASTM D 1143 – 81, Reapproved 1994]
APPLIED LOAD DURATION OF MAINTAINING
STEP CYCLE
(AS PERCENTAGE OF DWL) LOAD
1 25 Max. two (2) hours #
2 50 Max. two (2) hours #
Cycle-1
3 25 20 minutes
4 0 20 minutes
5 50 20 minutes
6 75 Max. two (2) hours #
7 100 Max. two (2) hours #
Cycle-2
8 75 20 minutes
9 50 20 minutes
10 0 20 minutes
11 50 20 minutes
12 100 20 minutes
13 125 Max. two (2) hours #
14 150 Max. two (2) hours #
Cycle-3
15 125 20 minutes
16 100 20 minutes
17 50 20 minutes
18 0 20 minutes
19 50 20 minutes
20 100 20 minutes
21 150 Max. two (2) hours #
22 200 Max. two (2) hours #
Cycle-4
23 150 19 minutes
24 100 20 minutes
25 50 20 minutes
26 0 20 minutes
APPLIED LOAD DURATION OF MAINTAINING
STEP CYCLE
(AS PERCENTAGE OF DWL) LOAD
27 50 20 minutes
28 100 20 minutes
29 150 20 minutes
30 200 Max. two (2) hours #
31 250 Max. two (2) hours #
Cycle-5
32 200 19 minutes
33 150 20 minutes
34 100 20 minutes
35 50 20 minutes
36 0 20 minutes
37 50 20 minutes
38 100 20 minutes
39 150 20 minutes
40 200 20 minutes
41 250 Max. two (2) hours #
42 300 Min. 12 hours @ #
Cycle-6
43 250 1 hour
44 200 1 hour
45 150 1 hour
46 100 1 hour
47 50 1 hour
48 0 1 hour

Notes :
** DWL denotes Designed Working Load of Pile.
# Maintain the load increment until the rate of pile head settlement is not greater than
0.25 mm per hour.
@ Pile failure is indicated by rapid progressive settlement of the pile under a constant
load. If pile failure occurs, apply load till the settlement equals 15% of pile diameter.
(90 mm for 600 mm dia, 120 mm for 800 mm dia and 150 mm for 1000 mm dia pile)

7. Recording of Time, Load and Movement readings :


During Load Increment
a. Immediately before and after load application.
b. At intervals of ten (10) minutes during first half an hour and twenty minutes thereafter.
c. After maximum load is applied, at intervals of twenty (20) minutes during first two (2)
hours, every one (1) hour for next ten (10) hours and at every two (2) hours for next
twelve (12) hours.

During Load Decrement


a. Immediately before and after load decrement.
b. At intervals of twenty (20) minutes.
c. Final rebound reading shall be taken twelve (12) after complete load has been removed.

8. Test Plate – Minimum thickness shall be 50 mm.

9. Hydraulic Jack – Should conform to ANSI B30.1.

10. Types of Reaction - Hydraulic Jack against weighted box


a. Clear distance from test pile to support to the kentledge = not less than 1.5 m
b. Total weight of kentledge = at least 10 % greater than anticipated maximum test load.

11. Measurement of Movement


a. Clear distance from test pile to reference beam support shall not be less than 2.5 m.
b. Minimum number of dial gauges shall be 4
c. Two separate measuring systems are required for determining the lateral movements of
the tests pile in order to have a check on the observed data, to provide for accidental
disturbance of the measuring system, and to permit continuity of data in case it becomes
to reset the gauges and scales.

12. Calibration and Accuracy


a. Dial Gauges shall have at least 50 mm travel and precision of 0.25 mm.
b. Scale used to measure pile movement shall read to 0.25 mm.
c. Pressure gauge shall have an accuracy of at least 5 % of applied load.

13. Recording
At each loading stage the following readings will be recorded by the Specialist Contractor’s
site Representative and counter-checked by the Engineers and Clients’ Representative.
a. Applied load from the pressure gauges
b. Dial gauges readings for pile head movement.
c. Steel rule readings attached to hydraulic jack.
All reading recorded must be signed by all relevant parties. In addition, Weather conditions
and time may be noted as well.

14. Submission of Results


A load-settlement curve will be plotted during the progress of the test. Submission of results
shall comply with the following schedule:-
a. Preliminary load-settlement curve to be submitted by Specialist Contractor’s site
engineer or supervisor to the Main Contractor or the Clerk of Works or the Supervising
Engineer.
b. Final load test report shall be submitted by the Specialist Contractor’s Geotechnicals
Engineer to the Main Contractor and usually include :
(i) Load-Settlement and Load-Time-Settlement curves.
(ii) All raw data.

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