There are two main types of pile load tests: static and dynamic. Static pile load tests apply a gradual and controlled load to the pile head, either by using a reaction system or a direct method ...

The next step is to select and prepare the test equipment, which may include load cells, hydraulic jacks, reaction piles, sensors, cables, pumps, hammers, transducers and data acquisition systems.

(Principal) Test Pile Program for Rt. I-195 Improvement Project (2002), Sponsored Research - Rhode Island Department of Transportation through The Maguire Group and GTR, Inc. Paikowsky, S. (Principal) ...

The testing phase of the project was completed in January 2015 and involved, for the first time, remotely operated seabed static pile load tests, using a unique testing system. The tests also included ...