INSTRUMENTATION OF BORED CONCRETE PILES FOR HORIZONTAL LOAD TESTS

In this paper, the fundamental outline of an experimental work developed over a period of several years covering the instrumentation and execution of horizontal load tests on bored reinforced concrete piles/pile groups is presented. The instrumentation is described, with special emphasis on a system that is a completely original concept in strain measurement in piles of this type. Suggestions are also given on system assemblage, insertion into the pile borehole, and preparation for automatic data acquisition. A description of the loading systems for piles/pile groups is provided, with a focus on the new aspects introduced. Lastly, some references are made to the execution of the tests and some critical observations given on the results of the instrumentation equipment used.

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• Authors:
  • de Sousa Coutinho, AGF
  • Emilio, F T
  • de Almeida Garrett, J L
  • Cardoso, E T
• Publication Date: 2000-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: p. 327-337
• Serial:
  • Geotechnical Testing Journal
  • Volume: 23
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: ASTM International
  • ISSN: 0149-6115
  • Serial URL: https://www.astm.org/products-services/standards-and-publications/geotechnical-testing-journal.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge foundations; Load tests; Piles (Supports); Reinforced concrete; Reinforcement (Engineering); Strain measurement; Structural engineering; Structural supports
• Uncontrolled Terms: Bored concrete piles
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Geotechnology; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I42: Soil Mechanics;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00800399
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 17 2000 12:00AM