Reusable Instrumented Test Pile Phase 2 (subcontracting with Great West Drilling)

The Task is a sole source service contract with Great West Drilling to support the Reusable Test Pile (RTP) project (Task 2343). By contracting for Becker Hammer services a $2.5 million capital cost for a Becker hammer rig is avoided. The rig will be used as part of the field testing program of the RTP. The RTP has been designed to be compatible with industry standard Becker pipe string. The Reusable Test Pile project is aimed at providing an economical alternative to conventional pile load tests. The RTP also provides a practical design procedure for piles and shafts in gravel and cobble soils which are very difficult to assess using conventional techniques.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Sponsor Organizations:

  California Department of Transportation

  Sacramento, CA  United States  95819
• Project Managers:

  Shantz, Tom

• Performing Organizations:

  Regents of the University of California, Davis

  Davis, CA  United States  95616
• Start Date: 20130430
• Expected Completion Date: 20170331
• Actual Completion Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cobbles; Field tests; Gravelly soils; Load tests; Piles (Supports); Shaft sinking; Test piles
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01620552
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: California Department of Transportation
• Files: RIP, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Jan 4 2017 10:54AM