This document outlines a study on determining pile load capacity using static and dynamic load tests. It includes an introduction, methodology, literature review, field investigation, and conclusions. The objective is to determine ultimate pile load capacity using dynamic pile analysis, driving records, SPT values, and static load testing. Different estimation methods will be compared, including codes like BNBC-2015. Field testing involved soil investigation, dynamic testing on two test piles using a pile driving analyzer, and a static load test up to a target load of 40 tons.
1. PILE LOAD CAPACITY USING STATIC AND DYNAMIC LOAD TEST
Presented by:
ANUP KUMAR HALDER
ST NO-1009042218(P)
Program: M.Sc. Engineering (Geotechnical)
Supervisor:
Dr Mehedi Ahmed Ansary
Date: 30th April 2016.
2. OUTLINE
1. OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
2. OVERALL METHODOLOGY
3. LITERATURE REVIEW
4. FIELD INVESTIGATION
5. SAMPLE CALCULATIONS
6. DATA COLLECTIONS
7. CORRELATIONS AMONG DIFFERENT ESTIMATION METHODS
8. CONCLUSIONS
9. RECOMMENDATIONS
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3. OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
To determine the ultimate compressive pile load capacity
of precast driven pile using Pile Dynamic Analyzer.
To determine the ultimate compressive pile load capacity
of precast pile using SPT value and pile driving records.
To determine the ultimate compressive pile capacity
using Static Pile load test.
To compare the pile load capacity obtained from
different methods.
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4. 2. OVERALL METHODOLOGY
ESTIMATION OF
PILE CAPACITY
SOIL INVESTIGATION
REPORT
DRIVING
EQUATION
DYNAMIC LOAD
TEST
STATIC LOAD
TEST
1. BNBC-2015
2. AASHTO-1992
1.ENGINEERING NEWS
2.GATES FORMULA
3.JANBU FORMULA
CAPWAP 1. DAVISSION
METHOD
2. BNBC-93
3. OTHERS
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12. 3. LITERATURE REVIEW
1. CONSTANT RATE OF
PENETRATION (CRP)
2. MAINTAINED LOAD TEST (ML)
EVALUATION METHOD
1. DAVISSION
2. BS 8004
3. IS: 2911
4. BUTLER-HOY
5. BRINCH-HANSEN 90%
CRITERION
PILE CAPACITY
LOAD TEST
STATIC
(ASTM D1143)
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13. 3. LITERATURE REVIEW
PILE CAPACITY
DYNAMIC LOAD TEST
ASTM D4945-00
Force applied=P
Area=A
Length=L
Element length=dl
Movement of point X=dd (deformation)
Wave speed, c=dl/dt
Deformation, dd= P dl/EA
Particle velocity, dv=dd/dt
=P dl/EAdt
=Pc/EA
Acceleration of the point, a=dv/dt
=Pc/EA dt
Newton’s second law, P=ma
m=dl(A)ρ
P=dlAρ(Pc/EA dt)
Wave speed, c²=E/ρ
P
L
dl
dd
Point, X
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14. 3. LITERATURE REVIEW (Dynamic load test)
Wave propagation in a pile (Cheney and Chassie, 1993)
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15. 3. LITERATURE REVIEW (dynamic load test)
STRAIN
TRANSDUCER
F(t)=EAε(t)
E=Elastic modulus
A=Cross section
ε=Strain
ACCLEROMETER
V(t)=∫a(t)dt
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Setting arrangement of strain transducer and accelerometer
16. 3. LITERATURE REVIEW (dynamic load test)
Force(+) for Compression
Force(-) for Tension
Velocity(+) for Downward
Velocity(-) for Upward
Free End Wave Mechanics
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18. 3. LITERATURE REVIEW (dynamic load test)
The displacement at which
the soil changes from elastic
to plastic behavior is referred
to as the soil “quake”.
Typical wave equation model
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19. 3. LITERATURE REVIEW (dynamic load test CAPWAP method)
Factor Influence CAPWAP matching
(after Hannigan, 1990)
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20. 4. FIELD INVESTIGATION (soil investigation) cont…
PILE TYPE : PRECAST
SECTION: 12”x12”
(300mmX300mm)
LENGTH: 13.7m
PRECAST PILE AT SITE
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23. 4. FIELD INVESTIGATION (static test) cont…
Design Load 40 Ton
Target test load 2.5XDesign load=100
Ton
Type of pile Reinforced concrete pre-
cast pile
Dimension 300mmX300mm
(12”X12”)
Method of installation Impact hammering
Driving equipment Skid mounted pile driver
Hammer detail Drop hammer
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Static Load Test Plan
26. 5. SAMPLE CALCULATION
(capacity calculation) cont…
ENGINEERING NEWS FORMULA
Weight of ram, 𝑊𝑟 = 3.5 𝑇𝑜𝑛
Number of blows for last one feet of penetration=40
Penetration of pile under last blow of hammer, s=0.3 in
Height of fall of ram, H=5 ft
Resistance under working load,
R=
𝑊𝑟 𝐻
𝑠+1
=13.46 kN FS=6
Ultimate Capacity=804 kN
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27. 5. SAMPLE CALCULATION
(capacity calculation) cont…Pile area, A =144 sq in
Length of pile, L =45 Ft
Weight of pile, Wp =6.75 kip
Compressive strength of concrete =3500 psi
Modulus of elasticity of concrete, Ec = 57500√3500
=3401746 psi
=3402 ksi
AE =489851kip
cd 0.75+0.15(Wp/Wr)
=0.75
For drop hammer, eh =0.75
Height of fall =5.00 ft
Eh =35.00 ft-lb
S =0.30
𝜆 = 𝑒ℎ 𝐸ℎ 𝐿/𝐴𝐸𝑠2
=3.86
𝐾 𝑢 = 𝐶 𝑑(1 + 1 +
𝜆
𝐶 𝑑
2.61
𝑃𝑢 =
𝑒ℎ 𝐸ℎ
𝑘 𝑢 𝑠
=1790 kN (FS=4.5)
JANBU FORMULA
DRIVING OF PILE
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28. 5. SAMPLE CALCULATION
(capacity calculation) cont…
Hammer weight =7 kip
Drop of hammer =5 ft
𝑀𝑎𝑛𝑢𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑠 ℎ𝑎𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑟 𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 ,Eh =35 kip-ft
𝐻𝑎𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑟 𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 ,eh =0.75
Point penetration per blow, s =0.3 in/blow
𝑃𝑢 = 𝑎 𝑒ℎ 𝐸ℎ(𝑏 − 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑠)
=210 kip
= 1049 kN
GATES FORMULA
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29. 5. STATIC LOAD TEST (PRECAST)
Load settlement graph for Pile load test TP-1
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30. 5. STATIC LOAD TEST (PRECAST)
Load settlement graph for Pile load test TP-2
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31. 5. SUMMARY FOR STATIC LOAD TEST (PRECAST)
Pile ID Capacity kg(kN)
Davission
Offset
BS 8004 IS: 2911 Butler and Hoy Brinch Hansen
TP-1 Out of range Out of range Out of range Out of range Out of range
TP-2 81 Ton
(807 kN)
88.5 Ton
(881 kN)
78 Ton
(777 kN)
79 Ton
(787 kN)
+90 Ton
(896 kN)
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32. 5. SUMMARY OF PLILE CAPACITY (PRECAST)
Formulas used Total resistance
TP-1(kN)
Total resistance
TP-2(kN)
Engineering News 804 792
Janbu 1790 1733
Gates 1049 1026
CAPWAP(Dynamic) 1213 500
Static (Average) 1000 830
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33. 5. DATA COLLECTION (CAPWAP Analysis PRECAST TP-1 & TP-2)
TIME OF
IMPACT
TOE
REFLECTION
LARGE SEPARATION BETWEEN
FORCE AND VELOCITY INDICATE A
LARGE SHAFT RESISTANCE
CONVERGENCE BETWEEN FORCE
AND VELOCITY RECORDS BEFORE
2L/C INDICATE SLIGHT PILE
DAMAGE
BETA FACTOR=100%
BETA FACTOR=73%
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2L/C
2L/C
CAPWAP TP-1
CAPWAP TP-2
Beta Pile
Condition
100% OK
60% -
80%
Slightly
damage
≤60% Damage
43. 8.CONCLUSIONS
1. In a mega project where pile number is huge it is very difficult to
carry out the static load test frequently due to shortage of money or time.
Application of dynamic test may be appropriate in those conditions.
2. Considering both soil test report and CAPWAP analysis co-
relationships were established for precast and cast-in-situ piles. Further study
is necessary in this regard to validate proposed equations of BNBC-2015.
3. During the study it was found that beta value is a very good
indicator for pile integrity. This need to be utilized properly by our
professionals.
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44. 9.RECOMMENDATIONS
1. In this study, only the capacity of pile was estimated and
compared but the effect of soil ‘set-up’ (change of soil strength and adhesion)
was not considered. The effect of soil set-up need to be studied.
2. Proper selection of hammer or study is necessary for driving a pile
without damaging it. This can be ensured by using PDA data of energy
transfer ratio, pile stress and other indicator for optimize the appropriate
diesel hammer.
3. Attention should be given to beta values from the PDA during
driving and take necessary action to avoid damage.
4. There is no study for selection of damping factor and quake value
for Bangladesh for CAPWAP analysis.
5. Though dynamic analysis is already use in our country there is no
guideline in BNBC-2015. There should be a guideline along with standard to
use it.
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