Rapid load testing on piles
Subtitle: interpretation guidelines
By: Paul Hölscher ... [et al.].
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Boca Raton, FL
Language: eng
Number of pages: 108
ISBN-13: 9780415695206
Subjects: Materials; Dynamic testing; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / General; SCIENCE / Mechanics / General; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / General; Piling (Civil engineering)
Description: "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"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.