Standard Special Provision for Micropiles, Version 8

January, 2012 in progress

Note: This micropile specification was developed specifically for designs where the
structure footing dimensions are predetermined by the designer and shown on the plans
along with the number, layout and factored loads of the micropiles. The micropile
contractor is required to design, install and test the individual micropiles to provide the
required resistances and design the pile top attachments to the footing. The contractor is
also required to provide the specified corrosion protection system.
f the design calls for the entire micropile !system" to be designed by the contractor, #i.e.
footing design, number of piles, layout, factored resistances, connections, etc.$ then this
specification will require modification. %lso, designs that specify the detailed design of
individual micropiles in the contract documents #i.e. micropile type, length, casing si&e,
hole diameter, bond length, etc.$ are not recommended. t is recommended that the
micropile contractor be responsible for designing the individual micropiles with review
and approval by the 'ngineer of (ecord for the structure.
This specification is based on micropiles designed using )oad and (esistance *actor
+esign methods #)(*+$ methods. (efer to ,ection 10 of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge
Design Specifications for micropile design guidance including appropriate resistance
factors to use. The *-.% report titled/ !Micropile Design and Construction, Report No
FH!A NH"#$%#$&', may also be used as a reference for micropile design procedures.
This specification has the following protocol/
Commentary is provided herein on some sections where modifications to the
specification may be necessary depending on specific site conditions, design
requirements or other factors.
Required Input is required in some specification sections as noted. This is where the
designer or specification writer is required to input quantities, ma0e certain selections or
provide other input as described.
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SECTION 00515 MIC!OPI"ES
,ection 00111, which is not a ,tandard ,pecification, is included for this 2ro3ect by
,pecial 2rovision.
#escription
00515$00 Scope This wor0 consists of designing, furnishing, installing and testing
drilled and grouted micropiles at the locations specified herein and in the contract plans.
*urnish all design, materials, products, accessories, tools, equipment, services,
transportation, labor and supervision, and manufacturing technique required for installing
and testing micropiles and micropile top attachments for this pro3ect.
,elect the micropile type, si&e, pile top attachment, installation means and methods,
ground4grout bond value and determine the required bond length and final micropile
diameter to meet the requirements of the plans and these specifications. +esign and
install micropiles that will develop the factored resistances necessary to support the
applied factored design loads as specified herein or shown on the contract plans. 5erify
the micropile factored design loads by verification and proof load testing as required to
meet the test acceptance criteria specified herein.
00515$0% S&'s&rface Investi(ation 4 The '6ploration )ogs for this pro3ect are
available for review through the 'ngineer7s office. The data shown for each e6ploratory
test boring applies only to that particular boring and location. ,ubsurface conditions may
vary between borings. (oc0 core samples and the results of any laboratory testing that
was performed for this pro3ect are available for review by contacting the 'ngineer.
The 8eotechnical +ata shown in the plans is a compilation of pertinent information
including, but not limited to, the '6ploration )ogs.
00515$05 #efinitions 4
)d*i+t&re: ,ubstance added to the grout to control bleed and9or shrin0age, improve
flowability, reduce water content, or retard setting time.
)li(n*ent "oad ,)"-: % minimum initial load #no greater than 1 percent of the *actored
+esign )oad$ applied to the micropile during testing to 0eep the testing equipment
correctly positioned.
.ond "en(t/: The length of the micropile that is bonded to the ground and used to
transfer the applied a6ial loads to the surrounding soil or roc0.
.ond'rea0er: % sleeve placed over the steel reinforcement to prevent load transfer.
Casin(: ,teel tube introduced during the drilling process in overburden soil to
temporarily stabili&e the drill hole. This is usually withdrawn as the micropile is grouted,
although in certain types of micropiles, some casing is permanently left in place to
provide added micropile reinforcement.
Centrali1er: % device to support and position the reinforcing steel in the center of the
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drill hole and9or casing so that a minimum grout cover is provided.
Contractor: The person9firm responsible for performing the micropile wor0.
Co&pler: The means by which load capacity can be transmitted from one partial length
of reinforcement to another.
Creep Move*ent: The movement that occurs during the creep test of a micropile under
a constant load.
#o&'le Corrosion Protection: This system consists of two levels of corrosion
protection usually consisting of either grout filled encapsulation or epo6y coating and
grout.
Encaps&lation: % corrugated or deformed tube protecting the reinforcing steel against
corrosion.
En(ineer: The :wner or :wner;s authori&ed agent.
2actored #esi(n "oad ,2#"-: The ma6imum load e6pected to be applied to the
micropile during its design life.
2ree ,&n'onded- len(t/: The designed length of the micropile that is not bonded to the
surrounding ground or grout.
Micropile: % small4diameter, bored, cast4in4place composite pile, in which the applied
load is resisted by steel reinforcement, cement grout and frictional grout9ground bond.
Over'&rden: <aterial, natural or placed, that may require cased drilling methods to
provide an open borehole to underlying strata.
Post(ro&tin(: The in3ection of additional grout into the load transfer length of a
micropile after the primary grout has set. %lso 0nown as regrouting or secondary
grouting
Pri*ar3 4ro&t: 2ortland4cement4based grout in3ected into the micropile hole prior to or
after the installation of the reinforcement to direct the load transfer to the surrounding
ground along the micropile.
Proof "oad Test: ncremental loading of a production micropile, recording the total
movement at each increment.
!einforce*ent: The steel component of the micropile that accepts and9or resists
applied loadings.
S/eat/in(: ,mooth or corrugated piping or tubing that protects the reinforcing steel
against corrosion.
Spacer: % device to separate individual elements of a multiple4element reinforcement.
Verification "oad Test: 2ile load test of a sacrificial micropile performed to verify the
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design of the micropile system and the construction methods proposed, prior to
installation of production micropiles.
00515$10 Standards 4 The following publications form a part of this specification to the
e6tent indicated by the references. The latest publication as of the issue date of this
specification shall govern, unless indicated otherwise.
,a- %merican ,ociety for Testing and <aterials #%,T<$
%merican %ssociation of ,tate -ighway and Transportation :fficials #%%,-T:$
)STM ))S5TO SPECI2IC)TION6TEST
%=>, %1?2 <1@=, <22= ,tructural ,teel
%@2 <11 Aold4+rawn ,teel .ire for Aoncrete (einforcement
%212 4 .elded and ,eamless ,teel 2ipe 2iles
%>11 <=1
+eformed and 2lain Billet ,teel Bars for Aoncrete
(einforcement
%?22 <2?1 Cncoated -igh4,trength ,teel Bar for 2restressing Aoncrete
%??1 4 'po6y4Aoated (einforcing ,teel Bars
%D=E 4 'po6y4Aoated 2refabricated ,teel (einforcing Bars
A == <@0 Aoncrete %ggregates
A10D T10> Aompressive ,trength of -ydraulic Aement <ortar
A1@@ T1== +ensity of -ydraulic Aement
A 1EE <E1 %ggregate for <asonry <ortar
A 110 < @1 2ortland Aement
A EDE <1DE Ahemical %dmi6tures for Aoncrete
+ 11E= 4 <ethod of Testing 2iles Cnder ,tatic %6ial Aompressive )oad
+ 1?@E 2olyvinyl Ahloride #25A$ 2ipe #Alass 1=E>E4B$
+ ==10 < 212 2olyethylene Aorrugated Tubing
+ =>@D
4 <ethod of Testing ndividual 2iles Cnder ,tatic %6ial Tensile
)oad
+ =D>> ,tandard Test <ethod for 2iles Cnder )ateral )oad
4 T 2> Fuality of .ater to be Csed in Aoncrete
,'- %merican .elding ,ociety #%.,$
+1.1 ,tructural .elding Aode4,teel
+1.E ,tructural .elding Aode4(einforcing ,teel
,c- %merican 2etroleum nstitute #%2$
1AT #G4@0$ ,pecification for casing and tubing
(2 1=B41 (ecommended 2ractice H ,tandard 2rocedure for *ield Testing
.ater Based +rilling *luids
00515$15 Micropile #esi(n !e7&ire*ents 4 +esign the micropiles to meet the
specified loading conditions provided in Table 00111.1141 below. +esign the micropiles
and pile top to footing connections using the procedures described in the most current
version of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
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(Required Input) Modif* t+e re,uired Micropile Factored Design Loads in Ta-le
$$%.%.%#. as necessar* for t+e pro/ect 0ro1ide t+e re,uired no2inal (ulti2ate3
2o2ent in t+e first sentence after t+e ta-le and t+e location of t+is re,uire2ent (ie top#
of#pile or do4n to a certain dept+3, or delete t+is sentence if no 2o2ent design is
re,uired
!+en installation of 2icropiles pro1ides additional support for e5isting structures, suc+
as for seis2ic retrofit or underpinning applications, t+e structural designer s+ould add
appropriate specification 1er-iage and design criteria into t+is specification to co1er t+e
penetration of t+e e5isting structural ele2ents and an* top#of#pile anc+orage to e5isting
structures3
T)."E 00515$151
)ocation
<icropile *actored +esign )oadI #0ips$
(ight *ooting )eft *ooting
Bridge JJJ H Bent 1
Bridge JJJ H Bent 2
I loads are a6ial compression loads per micropile unless otherwise noted
The composite cross section of the micropile shall be capable of developing a nominal
moment capacity of KKKKKKKKKK 0ip4ft.
2rovide corrosion protection requirements as specified herein.
(Required Input) "n t+e follo4ing paragrap+ pro1ide a sacrificial steel t+ic6ness for
per2anent steel pipe casing (if used3 "n general a dou-le corrosion protection
(encapsulation3 s*ste2 is al4a*s specified for reinforcing -ars t+at are not inside a
per2anent casing Delete t+e second sentence of t+e follo4ing paragrap+ if dou-le
corrosion is deter2ined not to -e needed Corrosion protection re,uire2ents s+ould -e
e1aluated on a pro/ect#specific -asis and dra4ings depicting t+e corrosion protection
re,uire2ents s+ould -e pro1ided in t+e contract plans3
2rovide corrosion protection of the internal steel reinforcing bars in accordance with
subsection 00111.20. 2rovide double corrosion protection of the reinforcing bars for all
reinforcing bars not contained within permanent casing. .here permanent casing is
used for a portion of the micropile, e6tend the double corrosion system at least 1.0 feet
into the casing. f the micropile design relies on the casing for a6ial or moment capacity,
incorporate an additional KKKK inch thic0ness of sacrificial steel for corrosion protection
of all permanent steel pipe casing used in micropile construction.
00515$18 Micropile 9or0in( #ra:in(s S&'*ittals 4 ,ubmit complete stamped
wor0ing drawings #including micropile design calculations$ and unstamped wor0ing
drawings to the 'ngineer for review and approval prior to the start of micropile
construction. ,ubmit all wor0ing drawings in accordance with ,ection 00110.=1.
,tamped wor0ing drawings shall be signed and sealed by a registered 2rofessional
'ngineer licensed to practice in the ,tate of :regon. The 2rofessional 'ngineer shall be
the contractor;s 2rofessional 'ngineer or the contractor;s Aonsultant 2rofessional
'ngineer #if applicable$, as previously approved by the %gency pursuant to 0111.=0. f
the micropile contractor uses a consultant design engineer to prepare the design
calculations and stamped drawings, the micropile contractor shall still have overall
contract responsibility for both the design and the construction.
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<a0e any necessary revisions or corrections to the wor0ing drawing submittals and
resubmit revised drawings or submittals. +o not begin micropile construction or
incorporate materials into the wor0 until all submittal requirements are satisfied and
approved by the 'ngineer. (esubmit changes or deviations from the approved
submittals for approval. Go ad3ustments or e6tensions in contract time or delay or impact
claims will be allowed due to incomplete submittals.
nclude all details, dimensions, quantities, ground profiles, and cross4sections necessary
to construct the micropile structure. 5erify the limits of the micropile structure and ground
survey data before preparing the detailed wor0ing drawings.
,a- Sta*ped 9or0in( #ra:in(s H +esign micropiles to support the design loads
provided in 00111.11 using the procedures in the most current edition of the %%,-T:
)(*+ Bridge +esign ,pecifications. nclude all information required for the construction
and quality control of the micropiles on the stamped wor0ing drawings. 2rior to beginning
wor0, submit the following stamped wor0ing drawings and documents according to
0110.=1 including, but not limited to/
,1- #esi(n Calc&lations 4+esign calculations shall include, but not be limited to,
the following items/
% written summary report which describes the overall micropile design,
including the type and diameter of micropile#s$ selected, including a
discussion of the used of temporary casing #if used$,
%pplicable code requirements and design references,
<icropile structure critical design cross4section#s$ geometry including
soil9roc0 strata and pie&ometric levels and location, magnitude and direction
of applied factored loadings, including slope or e6ternal surcharge loads,
+esign criteria, including soil9roc0 shear strengths #friction angle and
cohesion$, unit weights, and ground4grout bond values,
*actored design loads and nominal and factored resistances used in the
design of the ground4grout bond values, surcharges, steel, grout, and
concrete materials,
<inimum grout unconfined compressive strength at 2@4days and at the time
of verification and proof load testing,
2ile to pile cap9footing connection calculations and design details,
+esign calculation sheets for both static and seismic design of the micropiles.
nclude analysis performed to determine drillhole diameters, estimated
bond lengths, total micropile lengths required to obtain the required factored
resistance#s$ and type and si&e of reinforcing steel. nclude pile top
deflection estimates and group effects #if applicable$ and structural design
of the micropile system #if applicable$.
nclude the structure #Bridge$ number, micropile structure location #Bent Go.
L footing$, date of preparation, initials of designer and chec0er, and page
number at the top of each page. 2rovide an inde6 page with the design
calculations,
+esign notes including an e6planation of any symbols and computer
programs used in the design.
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(Commentary: "f t+e contract allo4s t+e Contractor to pro1ide an alternati1e nu2-er of
2icropiles (eg pro1ide fe4er +ig+er capacit* 2icropiles as co2pared to 4+at is
pro1ided in t+e plans3 t+en t+e Contractor s+ould also pro1ide calculations
de2onstrating t+at t+e plan contract footing is ade,uatel* designed for t+e reduced
nu2-er of 2icropiles or, if not, t+e contractor 2ust pro1ide a re1ised footing design 4it+
supporting calculations3
,%- Plan Vie: s/o:in(/
(eference baseline and elevation datum.
:verall plan layout of micropiles showing numbering sequence, pile
diameters, position and hori&ontal spacing,
,tation and offset from the construction centerline or baseline to the center of
all micropiles or face of micropile structure,
(ight4of4way and permanent or temporary construction easement limits,
location of all 0nown active and abandoned e6isting utilities, ad3acent
structures or other potential interferences. The centerline and dimensions of
any utility, drainage structure or drainage pipe behind, passing through, or
passing under the micropile structure,
)ocations of all subsurface e6plorations with appropriate reference base lines
to fi6 the locations of the e6plorations relative to the micropile structure.
,;- Elevation Vie: s/o:in(/
<icropile locations and elevations, lengths, minimum hole diameters, batter
and alignment, casing dimensions and lengths, reinforcement type, si&es
and details, splice types and locations, centrali&ers and spacers, minimum
grout bond &one, casing plunge lengths #if used$, and corrosion protection
details,
<icropile structure connection details to substructure footing,
<icropile +esign )oads
,ummary of estimated quantities for each substructure unit,
)ocation of drainage elements #if applicable$,
,<- Steel S/op #ra:in(s incl&din(/
,hop drawings for all structural steel including the details, dimensions, and
schedules for all micropile casing and reinforcing steel, including reinforcing
bar bending details and steel for substructure9footing anchorage and the
corrosion4protection system.
,5- Micropile "oad Testin( and !eportin(/
2rovide detailed plans for the proposed micropile load testing method.
nclude all drawings, details, and structural design calculations necessary to
clearly describe the proposed test method, reaction load system capacity
and equipment setup, types and accuracy of apparatus to be used for
applying and measuring the test loads and pile top movements in
accordance with 00111.E>, 00111.E>#a$ and 00111.E>#b$. <icropile )oad
Test +ata (eports shall be submitted in accordance with 00111.E@.
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(evise the drawings when plan dimensions are changed due to field conditions or for
other reasons. .ithin =0 days after completion of the wor0, submit as4built drawings to
the 'ngineer. 2rovide revised design calculations stamped by the approved (egistered
2rofessional 'ngineer for all design changes made during the construction of the
micropile structure.
,'- =nsta*ped 9or0in( #ra:in(s 4 2rior to beginning wor0, submit the following
unstamped wor0ing drawings and documents according to 00110.=1/
,1- +etailed step4by4step description of the proposed micropile construction
procedure, including construction sequencing #i.e. drilling, grouting and testing
procedures$ and any other special construction requirements to assure quality
control. This step4by4step procedure shall be in sufficient detail to allow the
'ngineer to monitor the construction and quality of the micropiles.
,%- <anufacturer;s information on the equipment to be used for installing
micropiles, including the model, si&e and type of equipment, with appropriate
manufacturer;s literature for review. 2rovide information on the drilling methods and
tools to be used and the proposed method for flushing and removal of spoils.
nclude information on headroom and space requirements #if appropriate$ for
installation equipment that verify the proposed equipment is appropriate for the site
conditions and constraints,
,;- 2roposed start date#s$ and micropile installation schedule,
,<- 2lan describing how surface water, drill flush, and e6cess waste grout will be
contained, controlled and disposed of in accordance with all applicable permits and
regulations,
,5- +etails for constructing micropile structures around drainage or other facilities
#if applicable$,
,8- 2ermanent casing threading connection details. f welding of casing is
proposed, submit the proposed welding procedure, certified by a qualified welding
specialist,
,>- Aertified mill test reports for the reinforcing steel and permanent casing #if
used$. Aoupon test results for permanent casing without mill certification may be
submitted in lieu of mill certification. ,upply two coupon tests per truc0load
delivered to the fabricator, but not less than two coupon tests per pro3ect. The
ultimate strength, yield strength, elongation, material properties and chemical
composition shall be included.
,8- 8routing 2lan. The grouting plan shall include complete descriptions, details,
and supporting calculations for the following/
8rout mi6 design and type of materials to be used in the grout including
certified test data and trial batch reports. <i6 designs shall include certified
test results verifying the mi6 designs provide the required grout strength as
specified in the design calculations submitted in 00111.1> #a41$ for both 2@4
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day and at the time of verification and proof load testing.
'quipment and procedures used to mi6 and place the grout, including the
grout pressures to be used and descriptions of any postgrouting methods #if
applicable$,
<ethods and equipment for accurately monitoring and recording the grout
depth, grout volume and grout pressure as the grout is being placed.
8routing rate calculations, when requested by the 'ngineer. The
calculations shall be based on the initial pump pressures or static head on
the grout and losses throughout the placing system, including anticipated
head of drilling fluid #if applicable$ to be displaced.
'stimated curing time for grout to achieve specified strength. 2revious test
results for the proposed grout mi6 completed within one year of the start of
grouting may be submitted for initial verification and acceptance and start of
production wor0. +uring production, grout shall be tested in accordance
with ,ection 00111.EE#e$.
2rocedure and equipment for contractor monitoring of grout quality.
,?- Aalibration reports and data for each test 3ac0, pressure gauge and master
pressure gauge and load cell to be used. The calibration tests shall have been
performed by an independent testing laboratory, and tests shall have been
performed within >0 calendar days of the date submitted. Testing shall not
commence until the 'ngineer has reviewed and accepted the 3ac0, pressure gauge,
master pressure gauge and electronic load cell calibration data.
+o not begin wor0 until the appropriate submittals have been received, reviewed, and
accepted in writing by the 'ngineer. %llow 1E calendar days for review of the wor0ing
drawing submittals after a complete set has been received. %dditional time required due
to incomplete or unacceptable submittals shall not be cause for delay or impact claims.
%ll costs associated with incomplete or unacceptable submittals shall be the
responsibility of the contractor.
Materials
00515$%0 4eneral 4 Use materials meeting the following requirements:
,a- )d*i+t&res 4 %dmi6tures shall conform to the requirements of %,T< A
EDE9%%,-T: <1DE. %dmi6tures that control bleed, improve flowability, reduce water
content, and retard set may be used in the grout, sub3ect to the review and acceptance
by the 'ngineer. '6pansive admi6tures shall only be added to the grout used for filling
sealed encapsulations and anchorage covers. %ccelerators are not permitted.
%dmi6tures shall be compatible with the grout and mi6ed in accordance with the
manufacturer;s recommendations.
,'- Ce*ent 4 %ll cement shall be 2ortland cement conforming to %,T< A 1109%%,-T:
<@1, Type or Type .
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,c- 4ro&t Geat cement or sand9cement mi6ture with a minimum 2@4day compressive
strength as specified in the contractor;s design submittal provided in 00111.1> #a41$ and
confirmed pursuant to %%,-T: T10>9%,T< A10D. The minimum required compressive
strength prior to verification and proof load testing shall also be confirmed pursuant to
%%,-T: T10>9%,T< A10D.
,d- 9ater .ater used in the grout mi6 shall conform to %%,-T: T 2> and shall be
potable, clean, and free from substances that may be in3urious to cement and steel.
,e- !einforce*ent:
,1- (einforcing steel shall be deformed bars in accordance with %,T< %
>119%%,-T: <=1, 8rade >0 or 8rade ?1 or %,T< % ?229%%,-T: <2?1, 8rade
110. .hen a bearing plate and nut are required to be threaded onto the top end of
reinforcing bars for the pile top to footing anchorage, the threading may be
continuous spiral deformed ribbing provided by the bar deformations #e.g., +ywidag
or .illiams continuous threadbars$ or may be cut into a reinforcing bar. f threads
are cut into a reinforcing bar, the ne6t larger bar number designation from that
shown on the 2lans shall be provided, at no additional cost.
,%- Bar tendon couplers, if required, shall develop the ultimate tensile strength of
the bars without evidence of any failure.
,f- Per*anent Casin( Pipe: 2rovide permanent steel casing9pipe with the diameter
and the minimum wall thic0ness shown on the approved .or0ing +rawings and meeting
the following requirements/
Tensile requirements of %,T< %212, the minimum yield strength shall be as used
in the design submittal,
<inimum elongation shall be 11M
*or permanent casing9pipe that will be welded, the following material conditions apply/
The carbon equivalency #A'$ for %,T< %212 8rade = material as defined in
%., +1.1, %nne6 , ,ection 1.1, shall not e6ceed 0.E1, as demonstrated by mill
certifications,
The sulfur content shall not e6ceed 0.01M, as demonstrated by mill certifications.
*or permanent casing9pipe that will be shop or field welded all welded seams and
splices shall be complete penetration welds.
Threaded casing 3oints shall develop at least the required compressive, tensile, and9or
bending strength used in the design of the micropile.
,(- Plates and S/apes ,tructural steel plates and shapes for micropile top
attachments shall conform to %,T< % => or %,T< %1?2 8rade 10 and as required to
meet the design loads #a6ial and moment$ in accordance with ,ection 00111.11
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00111.1>#a41$.
,/- Centrali1ers H *abricate centrali&ers from plastic, steel, or material nondetrimental
to the reinforcing steel. .ood shall not be used.
(Required Input: Select one (or 2ore3 of t+e corrosion protection s*ste2s fro2 t+e
t+ree t*pes of protection listed -elo4 (t+e t+ree -ulleted ite2s3 and delete t+e ot+er
options Note) "n Option &, & inc+es of grout co1er is onl* for -are steel in non#
aggressi1e ground conditions For aggressi1e ground conditions, 7 inc+es of grout co1er
is re,uired o1er -are steel reinforce2ent T+e t*pe of corrosion protection re,uired
s+ould -e deter2ined according to t+e procedures descri-ed in t+e 2anual FH!A NH"#
$%#$&'3
,i- Corrosion Protection 4 2rovide corrosion protection of the internal steel reinforcing
bars as follows/
'ncapsulation/ ,hop fabricate the encapsulation from high4density, corrugated
polyethylene tubing conforming to the requirements of %,T< +==109%%,-T:
<212 with a minimum wall thic0ness of 0.0= inches. The annulus between the
reinforcement and the encapsulating tube shall be a minimum of 0.21 inches and
be grouted with grout conforming to 00111.20#c$.
'po6y Aoating/ The minimum thic0ness of coating applied electrostatically to the
reinforcing steel must be 0.00? to 0.012 inches thic0. 'po6y coating shall be in
accordance with %,T< %??19%%,-T: <2@E. Bend test requirements shall be
waived. Bearing plates and nuts encased in the pile concrete footing need not be
epo6y coated. <echanical couplers for splicing epo6y coated rebar shall be
either epo6y coated with the same thic0ness as the rebar or, for bare4steel
couplers, coated with heat4shrin0 wrap, selected from ,ection 2110.11 of the
F2). %pply heat4shrin0 wrap e6tending at least > inches past the ends of the
couplers and > inches past any damaged areas.
8rout 2rotection/ *or bare steel reinforcement provide a minimum = inches of
grout cover surrounding the reinforcing steel. *or epo6y or galvani&ed
reinforcement provide a minimum of 2 inches of grout cover.
"a'or
00515$;0 Personnel @&alification S&'*ittals 4 Cse personnel e6perienced in
micropile construction to perform the wor0. '6perience shall be relevant to anticipated
subsurface materials, groundwater conditions, micropile si&e, loads and special
construction techniques required.
%t least 1E calendar days prior to the planned start of micropile construction, provide the
following information to verify the firm;s e6perience and the qualifications of personnel
scheduled to perform the micropile construction/
'vidence of the firm;s e6perience in the construction and load testing of
micropiles and the successful construction of at least 1 pro3ects in the last 1 years
involving construction totaling at least 100 micropiles of similar capacity to those
required in these plans and specifications. 'vidence of contractor e6perience in
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micropile drilling and grouting in soil9roc0 materials similar to pro3ect conditions.
2rovide a pro3ect reference list for each of the 1 pro3ects which includes/
Brief pro3ect description with the owner7s name and current phone number.
+ate of pro3ect.
Gumber, si&e and capacity of micropiles successfully installed and tested.
Types of soil9roc0 materials and groundwater conditions encountered in the
pro3ect.
Games and detailed e6perience of the on4site supervisors and drill operators for
the 2ro3ect. :n4site supervisors and drill rig operators shall have e6perience on at
least = pro3ects over the past 1 years installing micropiles of equal or greater
capacity than required in these plans and specifications.
Game#s$ and detailed e6perience of the micropile design engineer. The
micropiles shall be designed by a 2rofessional 'ngineer registered in the ,tate of
:regon, with e6perience in the design of at least = micropile pro3ects of similar scope
to this pro3ect, successfully completed over the past 1 years. The micropile design
engineer shall also have e6perience designing micropiles of similar #or greater$
capacity to those required in these plans and specifications. The micropile design
engineer may be either an employee of the contractor or an independent consultant
design engineer meeting the stated e6perience requirements.
2rovide a personnel list identifying the following personnel/
:n4site supervisor to be assigned to the pro3ect,
+rill rig operators,
<icropile design engineer
The personnel list shall contain a summary of each individual7s e6perience and be
complete enough for the 'ngineer to determine whether each individual satisfies the
required qualifications.
The 'ngineer will approve or re3ect the contractor7s qualifications within 1E calendar
days after receipt of a complete submittal. +o not begin wor0 or order materials until the
'ngineer;s written approval of the contractor7s e6perience qualifications is provided.
%dditional time required due to incomplete or unacceptable submittals will not be cause
for ad3ustment in contract time. %ll costs associated with incomplete or unacceptable
submittals shall be borne by the contractor.
The 'ngineer may suspend the .or0 if the contractor uses non4approved personnel.
,ubmit requests for substitution of field personnel to the 'ngineer, who will have an
additional ? calendar days to respond. f wor0 is suspended due to use of unauthori&ed
personnel, the contractor shall be fully liable for all resulting costs and no ad3ustment in
contract time will result from the suspension.
Construction
00515$<0 @&alit3 Control 4 <aintain and be responsible for quality control of the
micropile wor0 throughout the construction operation. The 'ngineer will inspect all
drilling operations and verify the suitability of micropile construction procedures.
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00515$<1 Site #raina(e Control 4 Aontrol and properly dispose of all construction
related waste in accordance with the standard specifications and all applicable local
codes and regulations. %s part of the pollution control plan, submit the process and
techniques to be used to contain, process and dispose of all discharged materials.
Aontain and properly dispose of all materials displaced from the drill hole or casing such
as water, cuttings and e6cess grout during drilling or grouting operations. 2ump waste
materials to a tan0 or basin. %llow no remnants from the grouting process to enter
ad3acent water ways or other environmentally sensitive areas. mmediately cease drilling
or grouting operations and notify the 'ngineer if such events occur.
2rovide positive control and discharge of all surface water that will affect construction of
the micropile installation. <aintain all pipes or conduits used to control surface water
during construction. (epair damage caused by surface water at no additional cost to the
%gency.
mmediately contact the 'ngineer if unanticipated e6isting subsurface drainage
structures are discovered during e6cavation or drilling. ,uspend wor0 in these areas until
remedial measures meeting the 'ngineer;s approval are implemented. Aost of remedial
measures or repair wor0 resulting from encountering unanticipated subsurface drainage
structures, will be paid for as '6tra .or0.
00515$<% E+cavation 4 Aoordinate the wor0 and the e6cavation so the micropile
structures are safely constructed. 2erform the micropile construction and related
e6cavation in accordance with the 2lans and approved submittals. <a0e no e6cavations
steeper than those specified or shown on the approved wor0ing drawing submittals
above or below the micropile structure locations without written approval of the 'ngineer.
%dditional shoring considerations may need to be made pursuant to ,ection 00110.
(Commentary: T+e tolerances pro1ided in t+is Section are 2a5i2a Depending on t+e
structural re,uire2ents, t+e actual 1alues set for a particular pro/ect 2a* need to -e
lo4er3
00515$<; )llo:a'le Tolerances 4 nstall micropile to within the following tolerances.
Aenterline of piling shall not be more than = inches from indicated hori&ontal
alignment.
<icropile shall be plumb within 2 percent of total4length plan alignment.
Top elevation of micropile shall be within plus 1.0 inch or minus 2.0 inches
ma6imum from vertical elevation indicated.
Aenterline of reinforcing steel shall not be more than 0.?1 inches from centerline
of final pile location.
00515$<< Micropile Installation 4 ,elect the drilling method, grouting procedure and
grouting pressure used for the installation of the micropiles. +etermine the micropile
casing si&e, final drillhole diameter, bond length, and central reinforcement steel si&ing
1=
necessary to support the specified factored loads and satisfy load testing requirements.
'stimate the quantity of grout ta0es.
,a- #rillin( 4 2rovide drilling equipment and methods suitable for drilling through the
conditions to be encountered, without causing damage to any overlying or ad3acent
0nown structures or services. The drillhole must be open along its full length to at least
the design minimum drillhole diameter prior to placing grout and reinforcement.
(Commentary) !+en 2icropile construction 4ill occur in close pro5i2it* to settle2ent
sensiti1e structures, consider including one of t+e follo4ing t4o sentences depending on
t+e pro/ect re,uire2ents8 .3 9:i-rator* pile dri1ing +a22ers s+all not -e used to
ad1ance casing, ;3 9"f 1i-rator* +a22ers are proposed to ad1ance 2icropile casings,
pro1ide a 1i-ration 2onitoring plan to t+e <ngineer for appro1al T+e 2onitoring plan
s+all include pro1isions for a preconstruction sur1e* of affected structures or facilities
and 2et+ods and plans for 2onitoring 1i-rations fro2 pile installation and ot+er
construction acti1ities T+e 2onitoring plan s+all de2onstrate +o4 t+e e,uip2ent 4ill -e
used to detect and pre1ent da2age to an* affected structures or facilities T+e proposed
2et+ods and plans s+all -e appro1ed -* t+e <ngineer prior to an* construction acti1it*
Temporary casing or other approved method of micropile drillhole support will be
required in caving or unstable ground to permit the micropile shaft to be formed to the
minimum design drillhole diameter. The contractor;s proposed method#s$ to provide
drillhole support and to prevent detrimental ground movements shall be reviewed by the
'ngineer. +etrimental ground movement is defined as movement which requires
remedial repair measures. Cse of drilling fluid containing bentonite is not allowed.
,'- 4ro&nd 5eave or S&'sidence 4 +uring construction, observe the conditions in the
vicinity of the micropile construction site on a daily basis for signs of ground heave or
subsidence. mmediately notify the 'ngineer if signs of movements are observed.
mmediately suspend or modify drilling or grouting operations if ground heave or
subsidence is observed, if the micropile structure is adversely affected, or if ad3acent
structures are damaged from the drilling or grouting. f the 'ngineer determines that the
movements require corrective action, ta0e corrective actions necessary to stop the
movement or perform repairs. .hen due to the contractor;s methods or operations or
failure to follow the specified9approved construction sequence, as determined by the
'ngineer, the costs of providing corrective actions will be borne by the contractor. .hen
due to differing site conditions, as determined by the 'ngineer, the costs of providing
corrective actions will be paid as '6tra .or0.
,c- !einforce*ent Place*ent H 2lace reinforcement either prior to grouting or into the
grout4filled drillhole before temporary casing #if used$ is withdrawn. (einforcement
surfaces shall be free of deleterious substances such as soil, mud, grease or oil that
might contaminate the grout or coat the reinforcement and impair bond. 2ile cages and
reinforcement groups #if used$ shall be sufficiently robust to withstand the installation
and grouting process and the withdrawal of the drill casings without damage or
disturbance.
2rovide centrali&ers and spacers equally spaced along the length of the micropile with a
104foot ma6imum center4to4center spacing. )ocate the upper and lower most
centrali&ers a ma6imum of 1.0 feet from the top and bottom of the micropile respectively.
2rovide at least two centrali&ers per micropile. *or micropiles less than or equal to 20
1E
feet in length, place centrali&ers at the top and bottom quarter points of the micropile.
Aentrali&ers and spacers shall permit the free flow of grout without misalignment of the
reinforcing bar#s$ and permanent casing. )ower the central reinforcement bars with
centrali&ers into the stabili&ed drillhole and set. nsert the reinforcing steel into the
drillhole to the desired depth without difficulty. +o not force or drive partially inserted
reinforcing bars into the hole. (edrill and reinsert reinforcing steel when necessary to
facilitate insertion.
,d- 4ro&tin( 4 <easure the grout quantity and pumping pressure during the grouting
operations. 2rovide the 'ngineer with records showing the quantities, test data, and
grout pressures.
%fter drilling, flush the hole with water and9or air to remove drill cuttings. Cse a stable
neat cement grout or a sand cement grout with a minimum 2@4day unconfined
compressive strength as required in the contractor;s submitted design, pursuant to
00111.1>#a41$. The cement shall not contain lumps or other evidence of poor mi6ing.
%dmi6tures, if used, shall be mi6ed in accordance with manufacturer;s
recommendations. Cse grouting equipment that produces a grout free of lumps and
undispersed cement. 'quip the pump with a pressure gauge to monitor grout pressures.
2lace a second pressure gauge at the point of in3ection. The pressure gauges shall be
capable of measuring pressures of at least 110 psi or twice the actual grout pressures
used by the contractor, whichever is greater. ,i&e the grouting equipment to enable the
grout to be pumped in one continuous operation.
n3ect the grout from the lowest point of the drillhole. The grout may be pumped through
grout tubes, casing, hollow4stem augers, or drill rods. Aontrol the grout pressures and
grout ta0es to prevent e6cess grout ta0e, e6cessive ground heave and fracturing of roc0
formations. *ill the entire micropile length with grout containing no voids or inclusions.
Cpon completion of grouting, the grout tube may remain in the hole, and shall be filled
with grout.
f a postgrouting system is to be used, submit wor0ing drawings and details to the
'ngineer for review in accordance with 00111.1>#b$.
,e- 4ro&t Testin( 4 8rout within the micropile verification and proof test piles shall attain
the minimum required compressive strength as identified in the contractor;s design
submittal pursuant to 00111.1>#a41$ prior to load testing. 2revious test results for the
proposed grout mi6, completed within one year of the start of wor0, may be submitted for
initial verification of the required compressive strengths for installation of pre4production
verification test piles and initial production piles. +uring production, micropile grout shall
be tested by the contractor for compressive strength in accordance with %%,-T:
T10>9%,T< A10D at a frequency of no less than one set of three 24inch grout cubes
from each grout plant each day of operation or per every 10 micropiles, whichever
occurs more frequently. The compressive strength shall be the average of the = cubes
tested.
8rout consistency as measured by grout density shall be determined by the contractor
per %,T< A 1@@9%%,-T: T 1== or %2 (241=B41 at a frequency of at least one test per
verification or proof test micropile, conducted 3ust prior to start of grouting. *or
production micropiles, perform grout density testing at a frequency at least once per
each period of continuous grouting operation or once per day, whichever is more
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frequent. The Baroid <ud Balance used in accordance with %2 (241=B41 is an
approved device for determining the grout density of neat cement grout. The measured
grout density shall be consistent with the contractor;s approved wor0ing drawing
construction submittals.
8rout samples shall be ta0en directly from the grout plant. 2rovide grout cube
compressive strength and grout density test results to the 'ngineer within 2E hours of
testing.
00515$<5 Micropile Splices 4 ,ecure lengths of casing and reinforcing bars to be
spliced in proper alignment and in a manner to avoid eccentricity or angle between the
a6es of the two lengths to be spliced. ,plices and threaded 3oints shall meet the
requirements of ,ection 00111.20#e$ and #f$. )ocate threaded pipe casing 3oints at least
two casing diameters #:+$ from a splice in any reinforcing bar. .hen multiple bars are
used, stagger bar splices at least 1.0 foot.
Aonstruct micropile casing and reinforcing bar splices so as to develop the required
nominal design strength of the micropile section.
(Required Input: Fill in t+e nu2-er of 1erification and proof load tests re,uired in t+e
-lan6 spaces pro1ided in $$%.%7=(a3 and $%.%7=(-3 respecti1el* T+e total nu2-er of
load tests 1aries on a pro/ect#-*#pro/ect -asis T+e nu2-er of load tests is dependent on
ground t*pe and 1aria-ilit*, re,uired resistance, loading t*pe (ie, static or seis2ic3, total
nu2-er of 2icropiles, criticalit* of t+e structure and a1aila-le site access and 4or6
space >uideline criteria for esti2ating t+e total nu2-er of 1erification and proof test
2icropiles are gi1en in C+apter ? of FH!A NH"#$%#$&' :erification Load Tests are
usuall* perfor2ed on sacrificial piles, not production piles Locate t+e 1erification test
piles as close as possi-le to t+e location of t+e production piles it represents
T+e specifier@design engineer also needs to deter2ine and pro1ide in t+is section of t+e
specification t+e t*pe of load tests re,uired (co2pression, tension or lateral3 Modif* t+e
second sentence in t+e first paragrap+ to specif* t+e re,uired t*pe of load test "f pile
capacit* de2ands are greatest in co2pression, t+e piles s+ould -e load tested in
co2pression Ho4e1er, since 2icropiles t*picall* deri1e 2ost of t+eir capacit* fro2
friction it is not unco22on to perfor2 tension load tests to 1erif* t+e a5ial capacit* of
2icropiles in co2pression "f t+e pile capacit* de2ands are e,ual for -ot+ co2pression
and tension, or greater in tension, it is reco22ended t+at tension testing alone -e
conducted, to reduce costs Tension tests are 2uc+ less e5pensi1e t+an co2pressi1e
load tests and s+ould -e considered 4+ere1er possi-le "f tension tests are accepta-le
for confir2ing t+e design load in co2pression capacit*, t+en specif* t+e tension load test
alone in t+e follo4ing paragrap+ 9Test all piles in accordance 4it+ t+e
00515$<8 Pile "oad Tests 4 2erform verification and proof testing of piles at the
locations specified herein or designated by the 'ngineer. 2erform compression load
testing in accordance with %,T< +11E=, tension load testing in accordance with %,T<
+=>@D, and lateral load testing in accordance with %,T< +=D>>, e6cept as modified
herein. .hen both compression and tension load testing is to be performed on the same
pile, test the pile under compression loads prior to testing under tension loads.
The ma6imum verification and proof test loads applied to the micropile shall not e6ceed
1>
@0 percent of the structural capacity of the micropile structural elements, to include steel
yield in tension, steel yield or buc0ling in compression, or grout crushing in compression.
%ny required increase in strength of the verification test pile elements above the strength
required for the production piles shall be provided for in the contractor;s bid price.
00515$<8,a- Verification "oad Tests 4 2erform pre4production verification pile load
testing on sacrificial micropiles to verify the design of the pile system and the
construction methods proposed prior to beginning wor0 on any aspect of production
piles. Aonstruct KKKKKKKKKK sacrificial verification test piles in conformance with the
approved .or0ing +rawings. nstall verification test pile#s$ at the following locations/
5erification Test 2ile ,tation :ffset
5T H 1 000N00 00.0 ft.
These locations may be ad3usted by the 'ngineer depending on actual site conditions
and other factors. The location of additional verification test piles, if needed, shall be
determined by the 'ngineer.
5erification load tests shall be performed to verify that the contractor4installed micropiles
will meet the loading requirements in compression and tension, the load test acceptance
criteria and to verify that the length of the micropile bond &one is adequate. The
micropile verification load test results must verify the contractor7s design and installation
methods, and be reviewed and accepted by the 'ngineer prior to beginning installation
of production micropiles. The contractor shall report the verification load test data to the
'ngineer within = days of completing the testing.
The drilling4and4grouting method, casing length and outside diameter#s$, reinforcing bar
lengths, depth of embedment #bond &one$ and all other installation materials and
methods used for the verification test pile#s$ shall be identical to those specified for the
production piles at the given locations. The verification test micropile structural steel
sections shall be si&ed to safely resist the ma6imum test load.
,a1- Testin( E7&ip*ent and #ata !ecordin( H 2rovide dial gauges, dial gauge
support, 3ac0 and pressure gauges, load cells, and a reaction frame for use in testing the
micropiles. The load cell is required only for the creep test portion of the verification test.
(Commentary: T+e purpose and 1alue of a load cell is to 2easure s2all c+anges in
load for load tests 4+ere t+e load is +eld for a long duration, suc+ as during 1erification
or creep testing "t is not intended to -e used during proof testing, including t+e s+ort
ter2 creep portion <5perience +as pro1en t+at load cells +a1e -een pro-le2atic under
field conditions, *et e1en 4it+ errors resulting fro2 cell construction, off#center loading,
and ot+er effects, a load cell is 1er* sensiti1e to s2all c+anges in load and is strongl*
reco22ended for creep testing3
2rovide a description of test setup and 3ac0, pressure gauge and load cell calibration
curves in accordance with the ,ection 00111.1>. +esign the testing reaction frame to be
sufficiently rigid and of adequate dimensions such that e6cessive deformation of the
testing equipment does not occur. %lign the 3ac0, bearing plates, and stressing
anchorage such that unloading and repositioning of the equipment will not be required
during the test.
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%pply and measure the test load with a hydraulic 3ac0 and pressure gauge. The pressure
gauge shall be graduated in 100 psi increments or less. The 3ac0 and pressure gauge
shall have a pressure range not e6ceeding twice the anticipated ma6imum test pressure.
Jac0 ram travel shall be sufficient to allow the test to be done without resetting the
equipment. 2osition the 3ac0 at the beginning of the test such that unloading and
repositioning during the test will not be required. <onitor the creep test load hold during
verification tests with both the pressure gauge and the load cell. Cse the load cell to
accurately maintain a constant load hold during the creep test load hold increment of the
verification test.
<easure the pile top movement with a dial gauge capable of measuring to 0.001 inch.
The dial gauge shall have a travel sufficient to allow the test to be done without having to
reset the gauge. 5isually align the gauge to be parallel with the a6is of the micropile and
support the gauge independently from the 3ac0, pile or reaction frame. Cse a minimum of
two dial gauges when the test setup requires reaction against the ground or single
reaction piles on each side of the test pile. The required load test data shall be recorded
by the contractor and verified by the 'ngineer.
,a%- Verification Test "oadin( Sc/ed&le 4 Test verification piles designated for
compression or tension load testing to a ma6imum test load of 1.1 times the micropile
*actored +esign )oads provided in 00111.11 or as shown on the 2lans.
(Commentary: T+e 2a5i2u2 test load is -ased on past Allo4a-le Stress Design
practices of testing to ;$ ti2es t+e Design Load Assu2ing an 9a1erage load factor of
.&% is applied to t+e structure loads, t+is e,uates to a 2a5i2u2 applied load of a-out
.% ti2es FDL (.&% 5 .% A ;$3 "f t+e load factor co2-inations used in t+e structural
design of t+e 2icropiles result in an a1erage load factor significantl* different t+an t+e
.&% 1alue used +ere t+en t+e 2a5i2u2 load and sc+edule of applied loads in t+e ta-le
-elo4 s+ould -e 2odified to reflect t+at c+ange3
ncrementally load the micropile in accordance with the following cyclic load schedule for
both compression and tension loading/
%) O %lignment )oad #P 0.01*+)$
*+) O *actored +esign )oad
Step "oadin( )pplied "oad 5old Ti*e ,*in$-
1 %pply %) 2.1
2 Aycle 1
0.11 *+) 2.1
0.=0 *+) 2.1
0.E1 *+) 2.1
%) 1
= Aycle 2
0.11 *+) 1
0.E1 *+) 1
0.>0 *+) 2.1
0.?1 *+) 2.1
%) 1
E Aycle = 0.11 *+) 1
0.?1 *+) 1
0.D0 *+) 2.1
1@
1.00 *+) 10 to >0 minutes
1.11 *+) 2.1
%) 1
1 Aycle E
0.11 *+) 1
1.11 *+) 1
1.=0 *+) 2.1
1.10 *+) 10
%) 1
<easure the pile top movement at each load increment. ,tart the load4hold period as
soon as each test load increment is applied. <onitor the verification test pile for creep at
the *actored +esign )oad #1.0 *+)$. <easure and record the pile movement during the
creep test at intervals of 1, 2, =, E, 1, >, 10, 20, =0, 10, and >0 minutes. The alignment
load shall not e6ceed 1 percent of the *actored +esign )oad. +ial gauges shall be reset
to &ero after the initial %) is applied.
(Required Input: "nsert t+e 2a5i2u2 allo4a-le pile top 1ertical displace2ent at $?%
ti2es FDL in t+e space pro1ided in No . -elo4, -ased on structural design
re,uire2ents T+e $?% FDL 1alue is 2eant to represent t+e LRFD Ser1ice Load Li2it
State condition ($?% 5 .&% A .$3 T+is load incre2ent 2a* need to -e c+ange to 2ore
accuratel* reflect t+e actual ser1ice li2it state loading condition (pre1iousl* ter2ed t+e
9Design Load in Allo4a-le Stress Design3 T+e allo4a-le displace2ent s+ould also
consider long ter2 pile group settle2ents at t+e $?% FDL load incre2ent "f t+e
1erification test pile +as to -e structurall* upsiBed to acco22odate t+e 2a5i2u2
re,uired 1erification test load, t+is pro1ision 4ill not appl* Onl* t+e proof tested
production piles 4ill t+en -e su-/ect to t+is criterion3
,a;- Verification Test Pile )cceptance Criteria 4 The acceptance criteria for micropile
verification load tests are/
1. The pile shall sustain the first compression or tension 0.?1 *+) test load with no
more than KKKKKKKinch total vertical movement at the top of the pile, relative to
the position of the top of the pile prior to testing.
2. %t the end of the 1.00 *+) creep test load increment, test piles shall have a
creep rate not e6ceeding 0.0E inch9log cycle time #1 to 10 minutes$ or 0.0@
inch9log cycle time #> to >0 minutes or the last log cycle if held longer$. The creep
rate shall be linear or decreasing throughout the creep load hold period.
=. *ailure does not occur at the 1.1 *+) ma6imum test load. *ailure is defined as
the load where the slope of the load versus head settlement curve first e6ceeds .
021 inch90ip.
The 'ngineer will provide the contractor written confirmation of the micropile design and
construction within = wor0ing days of the receipt of the contractor;s complete <icropile
)oad Test +ata report. This written confirmation will either confirm the capacities
evaluated relative to the acceptance criteria and the bond lengths specified in the
.or0ing +rawings for micropiles or re3ect the piles based upon the verification test
results.
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,a<- Verification Test Pile !eAection 4 f a verification4tested micropile fails to meet the
acceptance criteria, modify the design, the construction procedure, or both. These
modifications may include modifying the installation methods, increasing the bond
length, or changing the micropile type. %ny modification that necessitates changes to the
structure shall require the 'ngineer;s prior review and acceptance. %ny modifications of
design or construction procedures or cost of additional verification test piles and load
testing shall be at the contractor;s e6pense. %t the completion of verification testing,
remove test piles down to 2 feet below roadway subgrade or to the elevation specified
by the 'ngineer.
00515$<8,'- Proof "oad Tests 4 2erform proof load tests on one production pile at
each designated substructure unit #footing$ unless otherwise directed. The piles to be
tested in each substructure unit will be determined by the 'ngineer. 2roof test
micropiles shall be required at the following substructure unit locations/
Proof Test Pile "ocation 2ootin(
Bridge Go. JJ, Bent JJ (ight, Aenter L )eft
These locations may be ad3usted by the 'ngineer depending on actual site conditions
and other factors. The location of additional proof test piles shall be as designated by
the 'ngineer.
2roof load tests shall be performed to verify that the contractor4installed production
micropiles will meet the loading requirements in compression and tension and the load
test acceptance criteria. The contractor shall report the proof load test data to the
'ngineer within 1 day of completing the testing on each micropile proof load tested.
,'1- Proof Test "oadin( Sc/ed&le 4 Test piles designated for compression or tension
proof load testing to a ma6imum test load of 1.0 times the micropile *actored +esign
)oad#s$ provided in 00111.11 or as shown on the 2lans. 2rovide testing equipment and
data recording devices in accordance with 00111.E>#a41$. 2roof tests shall be made by
incrementally loading the micropile in accordance with the following schedule, to be used
for both compression and tension loading/
%) O %lignment )oad #P 0.01+)$
*+) O *actored +esign )oad
Step "oadin( )pplied "oad 5old Ti*e ,*in$-
1 %pply %) 2.1
2 )oad Aycle
0.11 *+) 2.1
0.=0 *+) 2.1
0.E1 *+) 2.1
0.>0 *+) 2.1
0.?1 *+) 2.1
0.D0 *+) 2.1
1.00 *+) 10 to >0 minutes
= Cnload Aycle 0.D0 *+) E
0.?1 *+) E
0.>0 *+) E
0.E1 *+) E
20
0.=0 *+) E
%) E
+epending on performance, perform either a 10 minute or >0 minute creep test at the
1.0 *+) load increment. .here the pile top movement between 1 and 10 minutes
e6ceeds 0.0E inch, the 1.0 *+) Test )oad shall be maintained an additional 10 minutes.
<ovements shall be recorded at 1, 2, =, 1, >, 10, 20, =0, 10 and >0 minutes. The
alignment load shall not e6ceed 1 percent of the *actored +esign )oad #+)$. +ial
gauges shall be reset to &ero after the initial %) is applied.
(Required Input: "nsert t+e 2a5i2u2 allo4a-le pile top 1ertical displace2ent at $?%
ti2es FDL in t+e space pro1ided in No . -elo4, -ased on structural design
re,uire2ents T+is load incre2ent 2a* need to -e c+ange to 2ore accuratel* reflect t+e
actual ser1ice li2it state loading condition (pre1iousl* ter2ed t+e 9Design Load in
Allo4a-le Stress Design3
,'%- Proof Test Pile )cceptance Criteria 4 The acceptance criteria for micropile
proof load tests are/
1. The pile shall sustain the compression or tension 0.?1 *+) with no more than
KKKKKK inch total vertical movement at the top of the pile, relative to the position
of the top of the pile prior to testing.
2. %t the end of the 1.0 *+) creep test load increment, test piles shall have a creep
rate not e6ceeding 0.0E inch9log cycle time #1 to 10 minutes$ or 0.0@ inch9log
cycle time #> to >0 minutes$. The creep rate shall be linear or decreasing
throughout the creep load hold period.
=. *ailure does not occur at the 1.0 *+) test load. *ailure is defined as the load
where the slope of the load versus head settlement curve first e6ceeds .021
inch90ip.
The 'ngineer will provide the contractor written confirmation of the micropile design and
construction within 1 wor0ing day of the receipt of the contractor;s complete <icropile
)oad Test +ata report. This written confirmation will either confirm the capacities
evaluated relative to the acceptance criteria or re3ect the piles based upon the proof test
results.
,';- Proof Test Pile !eAection 4 f a proof4tested micropile fails to meet the acceptance
criteria, immediately proof test another micropile within that footing or substructure unit
as directed by the 'ngineer. *or failed piles and further construction of other piles,
modify the design, the construction procedure, or both. These modifications may include
installing replacement micropiles, incorporating remaining untested piles at reduced load
capacities #not more than 10M of the ma6imum load attained$, postgrouting, modifying
installation methods, increasing the bond length, or changing the micropile type. %ny
modification that necessitates changes to the structure design shall require the
'ngineer;s prior review and acceptance.
%ny modifications of design or construction procedures, or cost of additional verification
test piles and verification and9or proof load testing, or replacement production micropiles,
shall be at the contractor;s e6pense. Go e6tension of contract time will be granted as a
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result of failed verification or proof load tests.
00515$<> Installation !ecords 4 2repare and submit to the 'ngineer full4length
<icropile nstallation )ogs for each micropile installed within 2E hours of micropile
installation. % copy of the <icropile nstallation )og is attached at the end of this section.
The records shall include the following information as a minimum/
<icropile drilling duration
*inal tip elevation
Autoff elevations for the top and bottom of the casing
(ated load capacities
+escription of unusual installation behavior or conditions
8rout pressures attained during grouting
8rout quantities pumped into micropiles
<icropile material and dimensional properties
00515$<8 Mircopile "oad Test #ata !eports 4 The contractor shall report the
micropile load test data to the 'ngineer in the form of a summary report which includes,
at a minimum, all of the following items/
2ro3ect description.
+escription of site and subsurface conditions including information on the
subsurface conditions encountered at the load test location.
% listing of 0ey personnel involved with the testing and production of the micropile
including the grout plant operator, drill rig operator, on4site supervisor and
micropile design engineer.
<icropile nstallation )og pursuant to ,ection 00111.E?.
(esults of the load test, including completed testing field data records for load
increments and time periods stipulated in ,ections 00111.E>#a42$ and
00111.E>#b41$ and appropriate presentation figures, charts and graphs. The
required load test data shall be recorded by the contractor and verified by the
'ngineer.
,tatement of load testing requirements and acceptance criteria pursuant to
,ections 00111.E>#a4=$ and #a4E$ and 00111.E>#b42$ and #b4=$.
Aomparison of load testing results and acceptance criteria.
,ummary statement of load test results, including whether the load test met the
criteria or failed to meet it.
-ydraulic 3ac0 pressure gauge and load cell calibration report.
<aterial certifications for permanent casing #if used$, reinforcement and grout
compressive strength testing. %t a minimum, = day test results shall be provided
for the grout.
The <icropile )oad Test +ata (eport shall be submitted as a ,tamped .or0ing +rawing
according to ,ection 00111.1>#a$. Time frames for submitting and the review of these
reports are addressed in ,ections 00111.E>#a$, 00111.E>#a4=$, 00111.E>#b$ and
00111.E>#b42$.
Meas&re*ent
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00515$80 2&rnis/ Micropile E7&ip*ent H There will be no separate measurement
for the wor0 performed under this pay item.
00515$81 Micropiles 4 <icropiles will be measured on the unit basis, per each, for
the number of specified production micropiles successfully installed and accepted.
00515$8% Micropile Verification "oad Test H <icropile verification load tests will be
measured on the unit basis, per each, for the number of specified verification load
test piles successfully constructed, tested and accepted. 5erification load tests
conducted at the contractor;s option or to replace failed verification load tests will not
be measured or included in the quantity for payment.
00515$8; Micropile Proof "oad Test 4 <icropile proof load testing will be measured
on the unit basis, per each, for the number of specified load tests successfully
completed and accepted. 2roof load tests conducted at the contractor;s option or to
replace failed proof load tests will not be measured or included in the quantity for
payment.
Pa3*ent
00515$?0 4eneral 4 2ayment at the contract price per unit of measurement for the
applicable pay items in 00111.D1 will be full compensation for furnishing all materials,
equipment, tools, labor, and incidentals necessary to complete the wor0.
00515$?1 Pa3 Ite*s H Fuantities accepted for payment will be paid for at the
applicable contract price per unit of measurement for each of the following pay items
in the ,chedule of tems/
Pa3 Ite* =nit of Meas&re*ent
#a$ *urnish <icropile 'quipment )ump ,um
#b$ <icropiles 'ach
#c$ <icropile 5erification )oad Test 'ach
#d$ <icropile 2roof )oad Test 'ach
2ayment for tem #a$ will be made at the lump sum price bid for this item as follows/
?1M of the amount bid will be paid when the equipment for drilling micropiles is
furnished and verification load test drilling is satisfactorily underway.
The remaining 21M will be paid when the installation of the micropiles is
complete and equipment has been removed from the site.
The lump sum contract bid price shall include the cost of furnishing all materials,
equipment, and labor necessary for transporting, erecting, maintaining, replacing any
ordered equipment, standby time associated with load testing, dismantling and removing
all micropile construction equipment. The cost of all materials and labor, including the
moving and manipulation of the micropile construction equipment in connection with
micropile installation shall be included in the unit price each for the pay item !<icropiles".
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2ayment of item #b$ will be made at the contract unit price per each will include payment
for the drilling, furnishing, and placing all reinforcing steel and casing, grouting, and all
micropile top attachments.
2ayment of items #c$ and #d$ will be made at the contract unit price per each will include
payment for furnishing all materials, equipment and labor required to conduct and report
the load test results as specified.
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MIC!OPI"E INST)"")TION "O4
ProAect: Contract No$
Bridge Go. Bent Go.9*ooting/
2ile +esignation/ nstallation +ate/
+rill :perator/ nspector/
+rilling (ig9+rill <ethod/
8rout 2lant9:perator/
+ate Time Aasing +ia.9.all Thic0ness
,tart of +rilling / 2ile nclination
'nd of +rilling / (einforcement ,i&e9)ength
,tart of 8routing / Aement Type
'nd of 8routing / %dmi6tures
2ile Aompletion / w9c ratio
Installation @&antities
Cpper Aased )ength feet Tremie 8rout Fuantity bags
Aased L Bond )ength #2lunge$ feet 2ressure 8rout Fuantity bags
Bond )ength below Aasing feet 2ost 8rout Fuantity #if used$ bags
Total 2ile )ength feet Total 8rout Fuantity bags
Co**ents #rillin(
+epth from
B:* #ft.$
,oil9(oc0 +escription
*lush
+escription
Aomments
Co**ents Pile 4ro&tin(
+epth from
B:* #ft.$
2ressure (ange
<a69%ve #psi$
Aomments
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B:* O Bottom of *ooting, 'levation/ KKKKKKKKK ft.
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