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    This document provides information about bi-directional static load testing (BDSLT) with bi-directional jacks and distributed fibre optic sensors. It discusses how BDSLT works by using a jack located in the pile body to push the upper pile section upwards and lower pile section downwards to mobilize shaft friction and end bearing. It then explains how distributed fibre optic sensors are used to measure pile movement, providing advantages like high test loads, safety, and minimal space requirements compared to conventional load tests. Finally, it gives examples of BDSLT projects the company has completed.

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    This document provides information about bi-directional static load testing (BDSLT) with bi-directional jacks and distributed fibre optic sensors. It discusses how BDSLT works by using a jack located in the pile body to push the upper pile section upwards and lower pile section downwards to mobilize shaft friction and end bearing. It then explains how distributed fibre optic sensors are used to measure pile movement, providing advantages like high test loads, safety, and minimal space requirements compared to conventional load tests. Finally, it gives examples of BDSLT projects the company has completed.

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    This document provides information about bi-directional static load testing (BDSLT) with bi-directional jacks and distributed fibre optic sensors. It discusses how BDSLT works by using a jack located in the pile body to push the upper pile section upwards and lower pile section downwards to mobilize shaft friction and end bearing. It then explains how distributed fibre optic sensors are used to measure pile movement, providing advantages like high test loads, safety, and minimal space requirements compared to conventional load tests. Finally, it gives examples of BDSLT projects the company has completed.

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    This document provides information about bi-directional static load testing (BDSLT) with bi-directional jacks and distributed fibre optic sensors. It discusses how BDSLT works by using a jack located in the pile body to push the upper pile section upwards and lower pile section downwards to mobilize shaft friction and end bearing. It then explains how distributed fibre optic sensors are used to measure pile movement, providing advantages like high test loads, safety, and minimal space requirements compared to conventional load tests. Finally, it gives examples of BDSLT projects the company has completed.

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    The document discusses Bi-Directional Static Load Testing (BDSLT) which is an alternative to conventional Maintained Load Testing (MLT) for foundation piles. BDSLT involves installing a hydraulic jack inside the pile body to apply load in both upward and downward directions to mobilize soil resistance. Distributed fibre optic sensors are also used to monitor pile movement.

    BDSLT involves installing a hydraulic jack inside the pile body. When pressure is applied, the jack expands to push the upper pile section upwards and lower pile section downwards, mobilizing shaft friction and end bearing resistance on both sides.

    Key advantages of BDSLT over conventional MLT include higher test load capacity, improved safety as no reaction system is required, and minimal space requirements. It also allows measurement of jack top and bottom movement instead of just pile top movement.

    Bi-Directional Static

    Load Test (BDSLT)


    with
    Bi-Directional Jack &
    Distributed Fibre Optic
    Sensor
    by
    Regine Lee
    Contents
    • Company Profile

    • Introduction
    ✓ Bi-Directional Static Load Test (BDSLT) – Bi-Directional Jack /
    Super Cell
    ✓ Distributed Fibre Optic Sensors (DFOS)

    • BDSLT with Super Cell and DFOS


    ✓ Preparation, Instrumentation, Installation, Interpretation
    • Founded on year 1994.
    • Specialized in Geotechnical Testing and Monitoring.
    • The only company in Malaysia to have trained personnel to operate
    Fibre Optics Sensing equipment and result interpretation.

    GEOTECHNICAL INSTRUMENTATION
    • Strain Measurements on piles using Distributed Fibre Optics Sensing Technology
    • Lateral Soil Movement (Inclinometers)
    • Piezometers; Tiltmeters & Settlement Monitoring
    ASSOCIATED COMPANY
    Smart Sensing Technology Sdn Bhd
    FOUNDATION TESTING
    • High Strain Dynamic Pile Testing (PDA Test)
    • Low Strain Integrity Pile Testing (PIT Test)
    • Sonic Integrity Logging/Cross Hole Sonic Logging (SLT Test)
    • CAPWAPR Case Pile Wave Analysis Program
    • GRLWEAPR Wave Equation Analysis (driveability studies for driven piles)
    • Instrumented Load Tests using Vibrating Wire Strain Gauges and Data Loggers
    • Instrumented Load Tests using Distributed Fibre Optics Strain Sensing
    - Maintained Load Tests
    - Lateral Load Tests
    - Tension Load Tests

    ASSOCIATED COMPANY
    Smart Sensing Technology Sdn Bhd
    Introduction

    Bidirectional Static Load Test


    (BDSLT)
    Bi-Directional Static Load Test (BDSLT)
    ( ASTM-D8169/D8169M - 18 )

    • Reliable MLT option.

    • Jack locates in pile body.

    • When pressure is applied, the jack expands and


    push the upper pile section upwards (to mobilize
    shaft friction) and lower pile section downwards (to
    mobilize the shaft resistance and end bearing).

    Bi-Directional Static Load Test (BDSLT)


    ASTM for Bi-directional
    Static Load Test
    Jack Load = FS1 = FS2 + FB

    Skin Friction F S1

    FS1 1 x WL
    Equilibrium resistant point
    BDSLT Jack calculated based on Soil
    Investigation Result
    Skin Friction
    1 x WL
    + F S2
    End Bearing
    FS2 + FB
    F B
    Key Differences
    between
    Conventional MLT and BDSLT
    1. Position of hydraulic jacks
    - Install in the pile body
    Calculation of the
    Jack Location
    2. Measurements of Pile Movement
    - Measure the jack top and jack bottom movement, instead
    of pile top movement

    Conventional BDSLT
    MLT
    Equivalent Conversion Method
    Advantages of BDSLT
    1. High Test Load Capacity

    Pile Size : 2500 mm


    Working Load : 49,000 kN
    Test Load : 98,000 kN
    2. Improved Safety
    IMPROVED SAFETY

    No reaction No risk of
    system is required reaction system
    collapse
    3. Minimal Space or Access Requirement

    • Feasible over places with limited


    access/space and soft ground areas.
    • Only require a sheltered area to place
    the equipment near the test pile
    4. Time Efficient
    BDSLT installation is simple and quick.

    • Concreting of mold – 1 day


    • Installation / mount on rebar cage – 2 to 3 days
    (concurrent with cage fabrication and lowering the cage)
    • Test instrument setup – 0.5 day
    • Testing – 2 to 3 days
    5. Pile with Deep Cut Off Level
    Pile extension to ground level is not required.
    (Savings in Concrete and Hacking esp for large diameter piles)

    6. Jack Design Allow Smooth Concrete Flow


    Bigger opening compare to other Bi-Directional Jack (with
    top & bottom plates).
    Allow concrete to flow smoothly and able to flush debris up.
    Other Bi-Directional System

    Soil/Debris Stuck Below


    Steel Plate
    Sonic Logging Result
    Bi-Directional Jack – Super Cell
    Introduction

    Distributed Fibre Optic Sensor


    (DFOS)
    DISTRIBUTED FIBRE OPTIC SENSING TECHNOLOGY
    DISTRIBUTED FIBRE OPTIC SENSING TECHNOLOGY

    Principle of BOTDA sensor system


    ICE Piling Specifications
    DFOS VWSG
    BDSLT with
    Super Cell & DFOS
    Preparation for Testing

    Project Information Pile diameter, Pile length, Working load, Test load,
    Acquisition Soil Investigation, Design Parameters, Drawings

    Determine position of super cell, Testing


    Method Statement
    Procedures and Work Scopes

    Super Cell will be calibrated before delivery to


    Calibration of
    jobsite. Calibration reports are issued by an
    Super Cell
    independent third party certified by CNAS.
    Testing Instrumentations
    Solid Super Cell
    Donut Super Cell
    Normally apply in end
    Normally apply in friction bearing pile.
    pile with max 1.2 m diameter.

    SUPER CELLS
    Multiple Super Cell
    Normally apply in large pile
    diameter (>1.2m) and large load.
    Flexible combination.
    Automatic Data
    Acquisition System

    BOTDA
    Analyser
    Hydraulic Pump
    with pressure gauge
    Calibration Certificates
    Installation Procedures
    1. Precast concrete Cone
    2. Weld Bi-Directional Jack to Reinforcement Cage
    3. Install Fiber Optic Cables
    4. Lower Reinforcing Cage
    5. Protect Pipelines on Pile Head from Damage
    6. Testing
    7. Result Interpretation
    EXAMPLES
    Project List
    Project List of the Bi-directional Static Load Test by DPT
    No. Project Consultant Description
    1 The Third Future RAF Consult 1 nos. of Bi-Directional Load Test for 800mm Diameter Bored Pile
    Area Plot 29-1, 2 nos. of Bi-Directional Load Test for 900mm Diameter Bored Pile
    Forest City, Johor. 1 nos. of Bi-Directional Load Test for 1000mm Diameter Bored Pile
    1 nos. of Bi-Directional Load Test for 1200mm Diameter Bored Pile
    2 SKY AWANI III PHASE Dr. Y.G. Tan Jurutera 1 nos. - 1500mm Ø instrumented bored pile with Bi Directional Load Test
    1, SETAPAK Perunding Sdn Bhd 1 nos. - 1350mm Ø instrumented bored pile with Bi Directional Load Test
    3 MRT - Hospital KualaAECOM Perunding 1 nos. of Instrumented Bi-Directional Load Test for 1500mm Diameter Pile
    Lumpur Station Sdn Bhd
    4 Damansara Town Dr. Y.G. Tan Jurutera 1 nos. - 2500mm Ø instrumented bored pile with Bi Directional Load Test –
    Centre – Phase 1 Perunding Sdn Bhd Maximum Test Load 100,000 kN
    5 Sun Suria, Shah AlamGeo-Excel 1 nos. - 1200mm Ø instrumented bored pile with Bi- Directional Load Test
    Consultants Sdn Bhd. 1 nos. - 1350mm Ø Bi- Directional Load Test
    6 Sunway Symphony Dr. Y.G. Tan Jurutera 1 nos. - 1200mm Ø instrumented bored pile with Bi-Directional Load Test
    Perunding Sdn Bhd 1 nos. - 1000mm Ø instrumented bored pile with Bi-Directional Load Test
    7 Agile Tropicana, G&P Geotechnics Sdn 1 nos. - 1800mm Ø instrumented bored pile with Bi-Directional Load Test –
    Jalan Bukit Bintang Bhd Maximum test load = 93,540 kN
    8 Pan Borneo Highway, PY Konsep Perunding 8 nos. - 1200mmØ Bi-Directional Load Test
    Sabah – WP06 Sdn Bhd 2 nos. - 900mmØ Bi-Directional Load Test
    9 Royce Resident, Dr. Y.G. Tan Jurutera 1 nos. - 1350mm Ø instrumented bored pile with Bi-Directional Load Test
    Jalan Yap Kwan Seng Perunding Sdn Bhd
    Super Cell Project Reference
    Meikarta Project, Indonesia
    Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Turkey
    Sudan port, Africa
    Catholic High School At Bishan St22, Singapore
    Administration Building at the University of Hail,
    K.S.A, Mid East
    Macao Fai Chi Kei
    Hangzhou Bay Bridge, China
    public housing project
    Beijing Ministry of Railways Command
    Wuxi Metro of Line 1, China
    and Control center, China
    THANK YOU

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