Overview and Benefits of Dynamic Testing
Method of dynamic load testing measures the bearing capacity of a pile by applying a dynamic load to the head of the pile. It carries the test while recording the acceleration and strain on the pile head. After the installation of the pile, a high strain dynamic test applies to the concrete piles. Dynamic testing for timber and steel piles is carried during or after installation. The standardization of the procedure is for high strain dynamic testing of piles is done by ASTM D4945-00 of the standard test method. Regardless of the installation method, it may perform on all piles. Dynamic testing provides information on the distribution of resistance along with bearing capacity to the piling contractors. It also evaluates the integrity and shape of the foundation element. The results with dynamic load tests of foundation bearing capacity correlate well with the results of static load tests performed on the same foundation element. Let us learn some of the benefits of dyna...