Bi-Directional Static Load Pile Tests (BDSLT) was performed on a barrette pile of dimensions 1.2 m x 2.8 m extending to 21.278 m below the cut-off level. The test load applied was 10, 800 tonnes which can usually not be applied by a traditional static load test. The test results indicated that the pile mobilized an ultimate unit skin friction value of 188.4 T/m² and an end bearing result of 734.5 T/m². Equivalent loadsettlement curve indicates settlement of 4.6 mm at 100% the proposed working load, and 7.8 mm for 150% of the working load.
Subjects: Ultimate Load Test, Working Load Test, Bi-Directional Static Load Test, Skin Friction, End Bearing, Kentledge Test
Author: Justin St. George, Ravi Sundaram and Sorabh Gupta
Publisher: DFI