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: http://www.astm.org/DIGITAL_LIBRARY/JOURNALS/GEOTECH/

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