Engineered Foundation Technologies performs load testing for new and existing piles. Load testing procedures are governed by applicable ASTM testing methods.
The purpose of a pile load test is to determine the actual load capacity of a foundation pile. Verification of engineering parameters ensures better quality of construction for a piling project. During a load test, a pile is incrementally loaded with a calibrated jack, reacting against an engineered load frame. Pile measurement is measured throughout the loading increments, generating a loading curve.
A qualified engineer can determine an actual pile capacity when provided with a loading curve, providing valuable information of the actual pile capacities.