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Dynamic Pile Load Testing Experiences in Costa Rica. Three Case Studies: Moin Oil Terminal, Caldera Grain Pier, and Chucas Bridge
The present paper discusses dynamic pile load testing (DLT) experiences in Costa Rica, specifically the results from three case studies, performed by the authors. These cases are the Caldera Grain Pier, the Moin Oil Terminal and a bridge over Tarcoles river at Chucas hydroelectric project. In every case, DLT was relevant to define criteria, follow-up driving conditions, estimate set-up, and confirm pile capacity. On two of those projects, static pile load tests (SLT) were also carried out, in parallel, thus allowing comparisons between DLT and SLT results. For every case study, results are presented and compared, furthermore, conclusions and lessons learned are drawn. The final perception is that DLT is a unique technique that can accurately predict the capacity of a pile, if used properly. Comparison with SLT results was key to draw the latter conclusion given the good correlation between SLT and DLT results.
Dynamic Pile Load Testing Experiences in Costa Rica. Three Case Studies: Moin Oil Terminal, Caldera Grain Pier, and Chucas Bridge
The present paper discusses dynamic pile load testing (DLT) experiences in Costa Rica, specifically the results from three case studies, performed by the authors. These cases are the Caldera Grain Pier, the Moin Oil Terminal and a bridge over Tarcoles river at Chucas hydroelectric project. In every case, DLT was relevant to define criteria, follow-up driving conditions, estimate set-up, and confirm pile capacity. On two of those projects, static pile load tests (SLT) were also carried out, in parallel, thus allowing comparisons between DLT and SLT results. For every case study, results are presented and compared, furthermore, conclusions and lessons learned are drawn. The final perception is that DLT is a unique technique that can accurately predict the capacity of a pile, if used properly. Comparison with SLT results was key to draw the latter conclusion given the good correlation between SLT and DLT results.
Dynamic Pile Load Testing Experiences in Costa Rica. Three Case Studies: Moin Oil Terminal, Caldera Grain Pier, and Chucas Bridge
Coto, Mauricio (author) / Vargas, Luis Ángel (author) / Solórzano, Luis Millán (author)
IFCEE 2018 ; 2018 ; Orlando, Florida
IFCEE 2018 ; 456-469
2018-06-06
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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