SS 723:2026
Bi-directional load test
OVERVIEW
This standard specifies the requirements and recommendations for designing and conducting bi-directional load tests on cast-in-situ bored piles and barrette piles.
It details the apparatus and equipment required for the test setup, including the application and measurement of loads and displacements, the preparation of test piles, test procedures, safety aspects, test design, and the reporting of the results.
In addition, this standard provides requirements and guidelines for typical loading schedules, non-standard bi-directional load tests, and the method of converting bi-directional load test results into equivalent top load-settlement curves for conventional kentledge load tests.
It covers the following main areas:
- Roles and responsibilities;
- Apparatus and equipment;
- Pile construction and test procedures;
- Safety requirements;
- Design and reporting.
COMMENTS
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PRODUCT DETAILS
| Status | Current |
|---|---|
| Edition | 2026 |
| No. of Pages | 46 |
| ICS Classification | 93.020 Earthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works |
| Committee | Building and Construction Standards Committee |
| Available for Purchase | Global |
| Adoption | - |