Our partner GSP cordially invites you to the following two workshops in Mannheim at the beginning of 2025:
- 22.01.2025: ‘Low-strain’ integrity testing of piles
- 23.01.2025: ‘Dynamic pile test loading’
Low-strain integrity testing (‘hammer blow method’) is an essential quality assurance tool for in-situ concrete piles. The workshop deals with the basics, practical execution of the test, evaluation and assessment of the measurement signals after EA piles, a detailed presentation of case studies and the possible consequences of indicated defects. Furthermore, the methods of ultrasonic and thermal integrity testing are discussed and borehole measurements with ultrasound using the ‘SHAPE’ measuring system from Pile Dynamics Inc. are explained.
The workshop ‘Dynamic pile test loading’ provides an overview of the measurement procedure and the methods of evaluation with regard to the stability verification according to EC7 (standards manual). Specifications from EA piles and CEN-ISO Standard 22477-4 are explained and the advantages of using large drop masses when testing highly loaded in-situ concrete piles are demonstrated in case studies. The focus is on the presentation of practical examples. The workshop also addresses the topic of dynamic test loads on foundation piles for offshore structures (monopiles, jacket foundations) in accordance with the application notes for the standard ‘Structural design of offshore wind turbines’.