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    This document discusses the results of pile integrity testing at a construction site. It analyzed the wave speed test data from 5 piles and found the following: 1. The wave speeds for the tested piles varied from 3650m/sec to 4100m/sec, indicating consistent concrete quality. 2. No major defects were detected in any of the 5 piles based on analysis of the wave speed test data. 3. Reflections from bulbs or minor defects like localized loss of cover may not necessarily indicate a structural issue, as the test is intended to find major defects only.

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    This document discusses the results of pile integrity testing at a construction site. It analyzed the wave speed test data from 5 piles and found the following: 1. The wave speeds for the tested piles varied from 3650m/sec to 4100m/sec, indicating consistent concrete quality. 2. No major defects were detected in any of the 5 piles based on analysis of the wave speed test data. 3. Reflections from bulbs or minor defects like localized loss of cover may not necessarily indicate a structural issue, as the test is intended to find major defects only.

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    This document discusses the results of pile integrity testing at a construction site. It analyzed the wave speed test data from 5 piles and found the following: 1. The wave speeds for the tested piles varied from 3650m/sec to 4100m/sec, indicating consistent concrete quality. 2. No major defects were detected in any of the 5 piles based on analysis of the wave speed test data. 3. Reflections from bulbs or minor defects like localized loss of cover may not necessarily indicate a structural issue, as the test is intended to find major defects only.

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    This document discusses the results of pile integrity testing at a construction site. It analyzed the wave speed test data from 5 piles and found the following: 1. The wave speeds for the tested piles varied from 3650m/sec to 4100m/sec, indicating consistent concrete quality. 2. No major defects were detected in any of the 5 piles based on analysis of the wave speed test data. 3. Reflections from bulbs or minor defects like localized loss of cover may not necessarily indicate a structural issue, as the test is intended to find major defects only.

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    Project No.

    : PIT- H114-15

    However, all the scenarios are not acceptable and hence such piles are still classified as doubtful and
    may need further testing / remedial action / replacement / re-design based on its actual load carrying
    capacity etc. Bulbs are not classified as defects.

    The curve after the toe response is basically a second cycle of the wave moving through the pile. If the
    energy of impact is sufficient or for shorter pile lengths, it is possible that the wave moves a few times
    along the pile before it dies down whereas in some cases, it only completes a partial second cycle.
    Generally the waveform after the first cycle is inconsequential for interpretation.

    The length is an important input into the test system which is used to compute wave speed. Typical
    range of wave speed for good and consistent concrete is 3500m/sec to 4200m/sec and wave speed
    lesser than 3500m/sec but upto 3200m/sec is many times likely for large jobs with lesser quality
    control or very low percentage reinforcement. Piles with permanent liners may have consistently
    higher speeds from 3800m/sec to 4300m/sec.

    Piles with a major bulb may show a reflection from bulb and a secondary reflection similar to a defect.
    Such a secondary reflection should not be considered as a defect. The method is intended to detect
    major defect and minor defects like localized loss of cover may not be detected by this method. It is
    sometimes difficult to evaluate the magnitude of defect when pile defects are at half the pile length.

    5.0 LIMITATIONS OF TEST SYSTEM

    1. The method does not evaluate minor defects and also multiple defects inside the pile as the wave
    generally reflects from the first major defect. Similarly, it may be difficult to evaluate the pile
    integrity beyond a major bulge and in such cases, it is likely that the pile integrity is inconclusive.

    2. Although the test system can be used to evaluate length of piles, the determination of pile length is
    approximate within a range of ± 5 – 10% due to variation in concrete density. This implies that the
    method cannot evaluate defects that could be present in the bottom 5% -10% of the pile shaft.

    3. The method does not provide information on the pile capacity. The pile capacity can be obtained
    by static / high strain dynamic load tests or other equivalent methods.

    4. The test method can generally evaluate for piles upto an L/D ratio of 45 to 50. However, this also
    depends on the soil resistance that may attenuate the signals and thus is a general statement.

    5. The method requires a trained and experienced engineer for interpretation of the test results.

    6.0 DISCUSSION OF TEST RESULTS

    The test results for the 05 piles tested are attached in Appendix A of the report. The detailed test
    graphs are attached in Appendix B of the report. Generally the following conclusions can be derived
    from integrity tests conducted on the pile shafts.

    1. Total 05 piles were tested at the site.

    2. Wave speed for the tested piles varied gererally from 3650m/sec to 4100m/sec and can be
    termed as consistent concrete quality.

    3. No major defect seems evident for all the tested piles.

    Note: 1) This test report or part of the same shall not be reproduced without written permission from the GEO DYNAMICS ULR - TC752121000000190F
    2) The results are related to the test performed at location shown by client
    Doc. No.: F/7.8/01F/Issue No.02/Issue Date: 16-03-2020/ Amend No.:00 / Amend Date: - / Page 5 of 10 CONTROLLED copy

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