Methods of Pile Load Test
Load tests on piles are conducted on completion of 28 days after casting of piles. Two types of tests namely initial and routine tests, for each type of loading viz. vertical, horizontal (lateral) pull out, are performed on piles. Contents: Initial Load Tests on Piles Routine Load Tests on Piles Vertical Load Tests on Piles Routine Tests – Acceptance Lateral Load Tests on Piles Pull out Tests on Piles Initial Load Tests on Piles This test is performed to confirm the design load calculations and to provide guidelines for setting up the limits of acceptance for routine tests. It also gives an idea of the suitability of the piling system. Initial Test on piles are to be carried out at one or more locations depending on the number of piles required. Load applied for the initial (cyclic) load test is 2.5 times the safe carrying capacity of the pile. Loading for Initial Tests is conducted as per Appendix ‘A’ Clause 6.3 of IS-2911 Part IV . Routine Load Tests on Piles Selection of pile