Rapid Load Testing on Piles: Interpretation Guidelines

ISBN-13: 9781138113770 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 108 str.

Paul Holscher; Henk Brassinga; Michael Brown

Opis

"A Rapid Load Test (RLT) developed to determine the initial stiffness and bearing capacity, is an economical and practical alternative for a Static Load Test (SLT) . However, the application of RLT used to be hampered by uncertainty about the interpretation of the test results. These guidelines attempt to offer clear guidance on the available analysis techniques and their reliability"--

Spis treści

Preface
Summary
1 Introduction and scope of the guidelines
2 Test execution and test results
3 General overview of interpretation methods
4 Theoretical aspects
5 Interpretation methods
6 Safety approach
7 Special aspects
8 Symbols and definitions