Piletest (UK)

PET

Pile Ech0 Tester

PET is used to test the integrity of deep pile foundations. PET Uses the pulse-echo method (PEM) for pile integrity testing (PIT). A pile test starts when the pile top is struck with a hammer, and the PET accelerometer records the reflected waves, which are displayed as a reflectogram.

  • Smart Trigger for ease of use
  • Automatic Impulse sorting
  • ASTM D5882-16, AFNOR P160-2,4
  • Rugged and IP68 waterproof

Applications:
This is the primary method used in the industry for a quick pile integrity test to control the quality of piles on a site. This simple and fast test method makes it practical to test 100% of the piles, even on sites with many piles.

BIT

BIT measures the verticality of open boreholes and all kinds of deep foundations: drilled shafts, precast piles, H piles, and even sheet piles.
BIT uses the auger/bucket as the centralizer in the borehole. Eliminating the need for a heavy-to-move system. A special centralizer is used to lower the sensor into a standard access tube of an existing pile.

  • No expensive inclinometer tubes
  • Lightweight 1-person simple operation
  • Works on any diameter
  • ASTM D8232-18 Standard compliant
Applications:
Measurement of inclination is required to ensure the deep foundation (vertical or raked) stays within the allowable deviation, typically 2%. More stringent requirements are often specified for diaphragm and secant walls to ensure that there are no gaps in the wall and that the bottom of the wall is in the correct location. Inclination measurement is also utilized in deep wells for various applications.

CHUM

Cross Hole Ultrasonic Monitor

The CHUM (Cross Hole Ultrasonic Monitor) uses the Crosshole Sonic Logging CSL testing method to perform high-resolution quality control of deep foundations.

  • Up to 150m (450′) deep
  • Tomography support Standard
  • ASTM D6760, AFNOR NF P 94-160-1
  • Integrated support for DFI CSL Rating Criteria
Applications:
For testing pile integrity using the CSL method, of medium to large size piles with supporting access tubes.

PSI

Parallel Seismic Instrument

PSI uses the well-known Parallel Seismic method to establish the length of existing foundations (specifically for a pile or deep foundations) where the superstructure (i.e. existing building) precludes access to the pile heads.
It is sometimes the only pile integrity test that can be performed.

  • For making reuse of old piles
  • Easy to run test
  • Measures only the pile length under a structure
  • Standard compliant with
    • AFNOR NF P94-160-3
    • ASTM D8381-21
Applications:
The test requires the installation of a plastic access tube in parallel and as close as possible to the tested pile. The tube should be carried down to a depth exceeding the assumed pile length by a margin of 8-10 meters and filled with water. In unsaturated soil the tube should be firmly grouted in the hole to achieve good coupling with the surrounding soil.

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