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    Pile Integrity Test

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    Pile Integrity Testing (PIT) uses non-destructive testing to check the integrity of deep foundations like driven piles and drilled shafts. PIT is needed because installation methods can introduce defects that weaken foundations, which are then buried underground and difficult to inspect. PIT detects potential defects like cracks, necking, soil inclusions, and voids. It can be used on different pile types with minimal preparation and allows efficient testing of many piles on site.

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    Pile Integrity Testing (PIT) uses non-destructive testing to check the integrity of deep foundations like driven piles and drilled shafts. PIT is needed because installation methods can introduce defects that weaken foundations, which are then buried underground and difficult to inspect. PIT detects potential defects like cracks, necking, soil inclusions, and voids. It can be used on different pile types with minimal preparation and allows efficient testing of many piles on site.

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    Pile Integrity Testing (PIT) uses non-destructive testing to check the integrity of deep foundations like driven piles and drilled shafts. PIT is needed because installation methods can introduce defects that weaken foundations, which are then buried underground and difficult to inspect. PIT detects potential defects like cracks, necking, soil inclusions, and voids. It can be used on different pile types with minimal preparation and allows efficient testing of many piles on site.

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    Pile Integrity Test

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    Pile Integrity Testing (PIT) uses non-destructive testing to check the integrity of deep foundations like driven piles and drilled shafts. PIT is needed because installation methods can introduce defects that weaken foundations, which are then buried underground and difficult to inspect. PIT detects potential defects like cracks, necking, soil inclusions, and voids. It can be used on different pile types with minimal preparation and allows efficient testing of many piles on site.

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    PILE INTEGRITY TEST

    PRESENTED BY SABNA THILAKAN


    What is P.I.T.?

     It’s a non destructive testing of deep foundations like


    driven piles ,augered or bored piles.
     It is a low strain method for integrity testing of
    driven piles , drilled shafts etc.
     P.I.T is also called Sonic testing ,Pulse echo or
    Transit Response
     In some situation it can also be used to determine
    unknown lengths of existing foundations
    Why the need for P.I.T?

     The ultimate strength of a deep foundation must


    satisfy both structural and geotechnical limits for
    the foundation to perform as desired.
     Methods of installation of drilled shafts and driven
    piles gives rise to concern among engineers
    regarding the structural integrity of the shafts ,as the
    final foundation product lies buried beneath the
    ground which makes inspection difficult.
    Pile Integrity Testing

     Helps in detecting potentially dangerous defects


    such as :
    • Cracks
    • necking
    • soil inclusions and
    • Voids
     With only minimal pile preparation PIT maybe
    used for auger cast piles,drilled shafts,driven
    concrete piles concrete filled pipes and timber piles.
     Can economically test many or all piles on site.
    Profile of a defective pile

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