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DOCUMENTS SUBMISSION LETTER Rev.03

Date : 14/Mar/24

DOCUMENTS SUBMISSION

Project : Residential Building – Al Khobar. Client: Trouq Al Ammar Real Estate Development Co.

Consultant:

Date : 10.10.2024 Ref: No.:Adl-DS-02-2024 Rev: 00

Piling Contractor: Delta Valleys Contracting CO. (DVC)

Description
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Method of Statement for Static Load test. Engineer

PM Signature:

10.10.2024
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 Static load test – Method Statement

Method of Statement for Static Load test

Project Residential Building – Al Khobar

Plot 194 - Al Khor District

Client Trouq Al Ammar Real Estate Development Co.

Consultant

Piling Contractor Delta Valleys Contracting Co. (DVC)

Rev. Date Description Prepare Checked Approved

00 08/10/2024 Method Statement for Static Load Test DVC

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1. Purpose

The aim of this Method Statement is to describe the tests procedure that will be
performed on bored cast-in-situ pile. The type and frequency of the tests will be as
follows:
* Compression load test for non-working piles, details of test piles are clarified in
(Attachment-1).

2. Static Load Test

2.1 Scope

This test method covers the procedure for Compression Load Test of Piles to determine
the maximum settlement of pile to an impact static load applied axially by a Kentledge
method at the head of the pile.

2.2 Compression load test

➢ The pile will be subjected to controlled application of an axial load in compression.

➢ The pile will be tested when the strength of the tested cubes taken from the pile
concrete mix achieves the required compressive strength .

➢ 2.3 Work methodology

A. Pile head preparation.

➢ The pile head shall be formed to give a plane surface which is normal to the axis of
the pile.
➢ The top level of pile head should be at a minimum height equal to the pile diameter
above the cut-off level.
➢ The top of the pile head will be trimmed to the cutoff level.
➢ Cast the test pile cap with dimension 1.2x1.24x1m (reinforced with steel) or casted during pile casting
considering pile reinforcement should reach up to the top level of pile head.

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B. Kentledge Method

➢ The platform supporting the Kentledge foundations, beams and other supporting
structures shall not experience any differential settlement and has to be verified.
➢ The Kentledge consists mainly of concrete cubes that are 1 x 1 x 1m (2.5 ton) or 1 x 2
x 1m (5 ton) in size, steel girders and beams.
➢ Two rows of cubes will be placed to support the main girders where the steel beams
are then place on top of it.
➢ On top of the steel beams concrete cubes will be loaded then stacked.
➢ The total weight of the cubes and the beams will be equivalent to the axial loading
required.
➢ The clear distance from the edge of the test pile to the nearest part of the main girder
supporting the Kentledge stack in contact with the ground shall be greater than
1.3m.
➢ Movement regular checks (minimum one at every change of load) will be carried by
mean of level instrument based on a benchmark remote.
➢ Indicative sketches for the sake of illustration are attached in (Fig.– 1).

C. Equipment for Applying Load and Measurement

➢ The equipment used for applying load shall consist of hydraulic jacks with total
capacity of 1500 tones, will be fixed against the main girders to deliver the axial load
to the test pile & four nos. of dial gauges which measure the settlement.

D. Application of Test Load

➢ Main Contractor will give Engineer 24 hours’ notice before the commencement of any
test.
➢ The test load will be applied by hydraulically jacking against Kentledge load, the load
being measured by tested and certified pressure gauge.
➢ Testing will not commence until it is confirmed that there is no settlement of the
frame and Kentledge.

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➢ The pile settlement will be recorded by means of 4 dial gauges registering against a
reference beam, bearing on prepared flat surfaces fixed to the pile head and normal
to the pile axis.
➢ The support of reference beam shall be at least the greater of three test pile diameters
or 2 meter from the center of test pile.
➢ The dial gauges shall be placed equidistant from the pile axis and from each other.
➢ The dial gauges shall enable readings to be made to an accuracy of at least 0.1 mm.
➢ The hydraulic jacks, pump, hoses, pipes, couplings and other apparatus to be
operated under hydraulic pressure shall be capable of withdrawing a pressure of 1.5
times the maximum pressure used in the test without leaking.
➢ Other construction activities and persons who are not involved in the testing process
shall stay at a sufficient distance from the test to avoid disturbance to the measuring
apparatus.

E. Test Procedure

Proof Load Test Procedure for Non-working piles (Compression)

➢ The maximum load applied will be 2.0 times of working load for working piles. The
loading and un-loadings will be carried out in stages as shown in (Table-1).
➢ Application of an increment of load will be maintained for not less than the period
shown in the table below and until the rate of settlement is less than 0.25mm/hr and
decreasing.
➢ Results will be recorded at each stage on site reading report; copy is attached in
Table - 3).
➢ Upon completion of the test, results will be issued to the designer for verification.

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Table 1 – Loading & Un-Loading stages for Preliminary piles (200% working load)

Load Minimum time of holding load

25% 2h
50% 2h
75% 2h
100% 6h
125% 2h
150% 2h
175% 2h
200% 12 h /24 h*
175% 1h
150% 1h
125% 1h
100% 1h
75% 1h
50% 1h
25% 1h
0 2h

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Attachments Table:

Item Discretion
01 Test Piles Details.
02 Pile Load Test Figure (Fig.-1).
03 Loading Procedures and Pressure Calibration Sheet.
04 Site record table.
05 Risk Assessment.
06 Reference: ASTM D-1143.
07 Certificate of calibration
08 Site Photos.

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Attachment 01

Test Piles Details

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Project Residential Building – Al Khobar

Plot 194 - Al Khor District

Client Trouq Al Ammar Real Estate Development Co.

Consultant

Piling Contractor Delta Valleys Contracting Co. (DVC)

Test Piles Details (Non-working piles).

Pile Type Pile Dia. (MM) Pile Working Load Pile Test Load
P1- Non-working 1200MM 3200kN 6400 kN

Test Piles (Non-working piles) Details

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Attachment 02

Pile Load Test Figure

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Attachment 03

Loading Procedures and Pressure Calibration Sheet

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 Load Vs. Hydraulic
Stress

Load Vs. Hydraulic Stress

Pile Type: P1 non-working
Pile Diameter : 1200 mm
Working Load 320 tons
Testing Load 640 tons

Load % ge of Hydraulic Stress Hydraulic Stress

Load ( ton )
Working Load Reading ( Kg / cm2 ) Reading ( psi )

25 80 36 510

50 160 72 1020

75 240 107 1530

100 320 143 2039

125 400 179 2549

150 480 215 3059

175 560 251 3569

200 640 286 4079

No. of Hydraulic Jacks 1

Jack Cylinder Dia 21 inches

 Loading Procedures

Working Load = 320 ton

Pile Type P1 non-working pile

Loading Proceadure for Working Pile Testing : Pile1200 mm

C) Zero to Test Load D) Test Load to Zero

Load % ge. of Load Loading Periods& Load % ge. of Loading Periods&

Load (ton)
working load. (ton) Readings (Min.) working load. Readings (Min.)

60 min (@ 0 ,15 ,30,

0 % 0.00 200 % 640.00
45, 60)

120 min (@ 0, 15, 60 min (@ 0 ,15 ,30,

25 % 80.00 175% 560.00
30, 45, 60, 120 min.) 45, 60)

120 min (@ 0, 15, 60 min (@ 0 ,15 ,30,

50 % 160.00 150% 480.00
30, 45, 60, 120 min.) 45, 60)

120 min (@ 0, 15, 60 min (@ 0 ,15 ,30,

75 % 240.00 125% 400.00
30, 45, 60, 120 min.) 45, 60)

360 min (@ 0, 15, 60 min (@ 0 ,15 ,30,

100 % 320.00 100 320.00
30, 45, 60, 360min.) 45, 60)

120 min (@ 0, 15, 60 min (@ 0 ,15 ,30,

125 % 400.00 75 240.00
30, 45, 60, 120 min.) 45, 60)

120 min (@ 0, 15, 60 min (@ 0 ,15 ,30,

150 % 480.00 50 160.00
30, 45, 60, 120 min.) 45, 60)

120 min (@ 0, 15, 60 min (@ 0 ,15 ,30,

175 % 560.00 25 % 80.00
30, 45, 60, 120 min.) 45, 60)

720 min (@ 0, 15, 120 min (@ 0, 15, 30,

200% 640.00 0 % 0.00
30, 45, 60, 120, --) 45, 60, 120 min.)
Static load test – Method Statement

Attachment 04

Site Report Table

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 Pile Load Test Record Sheet

Project:
Consultant:
MainContractor:
PillingContractor: DeltaValleys Contracting Co.(DVC)

 STATICLOADTESTRECORDSHEETFIRSTCYCLE

Pileno.: Location:
PileDia.: MainSteel:
Pilelength: StartTime:
CastingDate: TestDate:
WorkingLoad: TestLoad:

Load%geof Pressure Load Time Loadingperiod DialGaugeReading(mm)

workingload kg/cm2 (ton)
hr min (min) (1) (2) (3) (4) Average
0.00% 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
15
120min

30
25%
45
60
120
0
15
120min

30
50%
45
60
120
0
15
120min

30
75%
45
60
120

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Project:
Consultant:
MainContractor:
PillingContractor: Delta Valleys Contracting Co. (DVC)

15
30
45

360min
60
100%
120
180
240
300
360
0
15
120min

30
125%
45
60
120
0
15
120min

30
150%
45
60
120
0
15
120min

30
175%
45
60
120

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Project:
Consultant:
MainContractor:
PillingContractor: Delta Valleys Contracting Co. (DVC)

0
15
30
45

60

120

180
720min

200% 240

300

360

420

480

540

640

720
0
5
60min

175% 15
30
60
0
5
60min

150% 15
30
60
0
5
60min

125% 15
30
60

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Project:
Consultant:
MainContractor:
PillingContractor: Delta Valleys Contracting Co. (DVC)

0
5

60min
125% 15
30
60
0
5
60min
100% 15
30
60
0
5
60min

75% 15
30
60
0
5
60min

50% 15
30
60
0
5
60min

25% 15
30
60
0
15
120min

0% 0 0 30
45
60
120

DVCEngineer MainContractor Witness Consultant

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Attachment 05

Risk Assessment

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 RISK ASSESSMENT FOR PILE TEST

RISK RATING (R) PROBABILITY OF OCCURRENCE (L) RISK RATING ( R )

1-4 No immediate action required. Proceed with
See explanations at right 1 2 3 4 5 care
5-9 Hazard to be investigated in conjunction
LOW LOW LOW LOW MED
1 (1) (2) (3) (1) (1)
with Safety officer / HoD with a view to
reducing the risk
HAZARD LOW LOW LOW MED HIGH 10 - 16 Task Must not be undertaken
2 ( 2) ( 4) (6) ( 8) (10)
SEVERITY LOW LOW MED HIGH HIGH Immediate action must be taken to
3 ( 3) ( 6) ( 9) ( 12) ( 15 ) 16 - 25 eliminate the risk
(S) LOW MED HIGH HIGH HIGH OR
4 ( 4) ( 8) ( 12) ( 16) ( 20) Substantially reduce the risk
MED HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH
5 ( 5) ( 10 ) ( 15 ) ( 20 ) ( 25 )

Activity Hazard Who may Associated Risk Risk Control Measures

Severity Probability
be Risk Rating
(S) (P)
Exposed (SxP)
Preparation of site access and Loader hits the Helper Physical injury Training and check proper working
working worker / helper 3 3 9 radius & do not allow any one to
enter within working area
Crane unloading materials Materials may fall Workers, Injury to workers Secure material properly and use
to the ground and supervisors 2 3 6 safety latch when lifting
hit the workers
Lifting loose materials using Loose materials Workers, Injury to workers Put loose materials in container.
crane drop and hit Supervisors, 2 3 6 Lifting supervision to be provided
workers Engineers
Lifting operation by crane Load may jump Workers Injury to worker Ensure lifting hook is provided with
using improper accessories from latch falling safety latches, crane on firm footing
e.g. hooks without latches, under injury to 3 3 9 while lifting.
kink rope etc. workers. Rope may
snap dropping load
Unqualified crane operator Crane may lose Workers, Injury or death to Crane operator must be qualified
control and hit Supervisors, worker 5 4 20
workers Engineers
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Crane not operating in Crane lose control Workers, Property Ensure crane operator follows the
accordance with and hit surrounding Supervisors, damage and manufacturer’s instructions
manufacturer’s instruction building and hit Engineers injury to worker 4 3 12
surrounding
workers
Rod may slip & fall Workers Fall on leg Safe handling
on the leg Provide safety shoe
3 3 9 Place the rod safety
Wear leather gloves
While placing the Cut injury
finger may caught
in b/w the rod 2 3 6 Provide proper PPE .

Steel rod fall due to Workers Injury to the Tying should be 3 winding in 3
improper bundling underneath 2 3 6 places in equal distance evenly
Workers person
Crane Steel rod may fall Workers Material damage Two leg slinging should be provided
due to improper & injury to 2 3 6
sling human
Hook may hit on Workers Hook may Proper signal to be given to crane
the wall damage operator
Hit the person 2 3 6
underneath
Steel rod may fall Workers Rod fall down & Provide a latch in the hook
Sling may get hit the person 2 3 6 Check properly
damage
Bundle may loosen Workers Hit the person Check whether the steel rods are
and rod may fall oscillation or not.
due to oscillation 2 3 6 Make sure that it should not fall one
side
Finger may entrap Finger may Finger get injury Tying a rope in a correct location &
in the bundle or de entrap in the proper manner Counter weight
shackle bundle or de should be loaded
Entangled of load shackle 2 3 6
by structure Entangled of
load by
structure
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Improper way of Workers Person death Barricade working area and posted
concrete block 5 5 25 proper signboard
erection
Rope may snap & Material damage Proper signal to crane operator
steel rod fall down 2 3 6 Slow lifting
due to over load
Heat, Radiation Welders Person injury Aprons shall be worn to reduce the
Effect heat / radiation effect. The
2 3 6 assistance worker of the welder
must wear goggles
Electric Shock All users Fatality, electric It will be ensured that working lead
shock, and return lead are provided without
impartment any break and welding cables holder
damage to and earthing holder shall be in good
materials, heart condition.
fibrillation 5 5 25
Power circuit shall be maintained
proper
Welding
The job should be grounded to the
main earth
Fire Hazard workers Fire may lead to All electrical connections shall be
death of enrouted through ELCB’s and shall
workers, cause be kept away from Gas cylinder
burns storage area

5 4 20 All cable joints shall be rigidly made

to avoid any kind of spark causing
fire

Appropriate fire extinguisher shall be

kept near to avoid fire hazard
No barricade around the Workers may be hit Drivers Serious injury or Ensure erection of proper barricades
works area by vehicular traffic death or workers around the works area.
and third party. 5 4 20
Damage to
vehicle.
Proper anchoring of boards, Toppling of Driver Physical injury Proper anchoring of boards,
providing blinkers and caution barricading board 3 3 9 providing blinkers and caution sign

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sign due to wind storm /

hit of vehicle

High Pressure Hydraulic Oil – Fatality Workers Death Visual check of equipment. Regular
leaks inspection by competent person &
5 5 25 regular maintenance

Ejection of Components under Failure of Structure All users Personal Injury Checks for cap rotation for reaction
load frame stability during test. Minimal
3 3 9 packing to be used, all of suitable
size & quality, positioned between
jack and load cell
Structural failure because of Failure of Structure All users Fatality/ Use only components with
frame parts, couplers, Personal Injury/ calculated SWL within capacity. Do
washers, nuts Material 5 5 25 not load test beyond planned peak
Damage test load. Check actual loads
applied using pressure gauge
Workers or working All user Serious injury or Ensure sufficient lighting in and
machines may be death of workers around works area. High visibility
hit by vehicular and third party clothes tube worn by workers
traffic due to poor damage to 4 4 16
visibility. vehicle
/equipment
Working at night Clearing shrubs Security Injury to person, First aid services are provide
and bushes around May be fatal ,ensure PPE usage, alert the other
sites and during sometimes Security personnel
night round by 5 3 15
security personnel

Heat, Radiation Welder/Helper Skin burning Aprons shall be worn to reduce the
Effect heat / radiation effect. The
Acetylene Cutting 2 2 4 assistance worker of the welder
must wear goggles

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Attachment 06

ASTM D-1143

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Attachment 07

Calibration certificate

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Attachment 08

Site Photos

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