Do not incorporate reaction [or test piles] in the Permanent Work. [Test piles may be incorporated in the Work subject to the results of the load test, its condition, and the authorization of the Minister.] Instrument the test pile telltale rods in accordance with ASTM D1143 to permit measurement of the tip and top of the pile. Align the jacks with the pile and properly place the deformation measuring devices and reference beams. Support the reference beams beyond the influence of the pile and loading mechanism. The reference beams are to be of metal sections and be rigid in their reaction against the dial gauges. Load the test pile in accordance with ASTM [with the exception of an additional rebound cycle test from [ ] kN to 0 to [ ] kN during the loading stage of the test.]. [Upon completion of the Standard Loading Procedure, reload until the pile failure or until a maximum load of [ ] kN has been obtained, whichever occurs first]. Interpret the results of the pile load test in accordance with the following: [ ] The Minister will inspect the pile driving operation including splicing, welding, shoe installation, hammer and cap performance, pile alignment, penetration resistance, Refusal, heaving, and re-tapping. On selected piles, the Minister will obtain elastic compression and set graphs. The Minister will interpret the ultimate pile capacity in accordance with the following: [ ]. It is anticipated that the ultimate pile capacity will be achieved by driving the pile to Refusal. Inspect each shipment of material and timely replace any damaged materials. Unload, handle, and store piles according to the manufacturer’s recommendations to prevent damage to the [galvanizing and the] pile. Provide materials in accordance with the following. The pile design load is [ ].
Do not incorporate reaction [or test piles] in the Permanent Work. [Test piles may be incorporated in the Work subject to the results of the load test, its condition, and the authorization of the Minister.] Instrument the test pile telltale rods in accordance with ASTM D1143 to permit measurement of the tip and top of the pile. Align the jacks with the pile and properly place the deformation measuring devices and reference beams. Support the reference beams beyond the influence of the pile and loading mechanism. The reference beams are to be of metal sections and be rigid in their reaction against the dial gauges. Load the test pile in accordance with ASTM [with the exception of an additional rebound cycle test from [ ] kN to 0 to [ ] kN during the loading stage of the test.]. [Upon completion of the Standard Loading Procedure, reload until the pile failure or until a maximum load of [ ] kN has been obtained, whichever occurs first]. Interpret the results of the pile load test in accordance with the following: [ ] The Minister will inspect the pile driving operation including splicing, welding, shoe installation, hammer and cap performance, pile alignment, penetration resistance, Refusal, heaving, and re-tapping. On selected piles, the Minister will obtain elastic compression and set graphs. The Minister will interpret the ultimate pile capacity in accordance with the following: [ ]. It is anticipated that the ultimate pile capacity will be achieved by driving the pile to Refusal. Inspect each shipment of material and timely replace any damaged materials. Unload, handle, and store piles according to the manufacturer’s recommendations to prevent damage to the [galvanizing and the] pile. Provide materials in accordance with the following. The pile design load is [ ].