The advantages and disadvantages of dynamic load testing and statnamic load testing
conference paper
Pile capacity testing by high strain dynamic loading methods is widely applied because of its cconomy and efficiency compared to statie load testing methods (SLT). Frequently applied dynamic loading methods are dynamic load testing (DLT) and statnamic testing (STN). The paper will deal with the very often raised question in practice: What are the advantages and disadvantages and when to apply DLT and STN when pile type and soil conditions are known. Special attention is given to DLT on cast in situ piles, and complicating factors like limited knowledge of concrete material properties and pile shape. The suitability of DLT and STN is discussed for cast in situ pi les and driven pre-cast pi les by the evaluation of reliability, econ omy, mobilization of capacity and the chance on pile damage.
TNO Identifier
329931
ISBN
90-5809-150-3
Publisher
A.A. Balkema
Source title
Application of Stress-Wave Theory to Piles: Quality Assurance on Land and Offshore Piling. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on the Application of Stress--Wave Theory to Piles, Sao Paulo, Brasil, 11-13 September
Editor(s)
Niyama, S.
Beim, J.
Beim, J.
Place of publication
Rotterdam
Pages
625-632
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