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DynamicPileTesting
Features
UniqueTheodolitemeasures
elasticandpermanentdisplace
mentremotely
Ruggedhandheldacquisition
unit,weighslessthan2Kg
Storageforover700results
InstantDynamicReactionand
Displacementreadings
BacklightLCDscreenforworking
indarkenvironments
DynamicPileTestingSystem Simulationsoftwareforanalysis
ofpileshaftandendbearingre
TheSIMBATtechniquewasdevelopedbya available.Themethodiscommonlyused sistance
FrenchgeotechnicalengineercalledPaquet on both precast and cast in place piles
in the 1980s. Since when, the method has
been developed further by Testconsult and
todetermineperformance.
.
Load/Settlementplotoutput
has gained in popularity over traditional
dynamictestingtechniques.Thecorediffer
SimbatSoftware Batterypoweredsystem
TheSIMBATanalysissoftwareissupplied
encesare:
asstandard.ItisWindowsbasedanduser
blowindividuallytodeterminedynamic
A series of high and low strain blows are
reactionanddisplacement..Thesoftware
used, so static reaction to be determined
canpresentresultsintabularformat,as
withoutassumingsoildampingfactors
wellaspresentingtheseparationof
forcescurvesandthepredictedstatic
Displacement data from the theodolite is
loadsettlementplot.
usedtocorrectaccelerometerdata
AnintegralpartoftheSIMBATsoftwareis
Simulation model is based on accurate dis
anumericalsimulation,wherebyexperi
placement,ratherthancalculatedvelocity
mentalsignalsareintroducedintothe
programmeandcomparedwiththeoreti
These differences mean that SIMBAT has
callygeneratedsignals.Skinfrictionand
been independently rated the most accu
endbearingcomponentsofthepile/soil
rate high strain dynamic testing method
systemcanthenbederived.
SIMBATEN08804 NDTinConstruction
SIMBATSpecifications
AcquisitionUnit StandardInclusions
Acquisition: 4channel,16bitacquisitionat Simbat Acquisition Unit, Simbat, 2No PCB
10Khz sample rate. Pretrigger, auto gain Accelerometers, Theodolite cable reel,
andautobalancingofstraingauges. acquisitionconnectionbox,acquisitionbox
Storage: 700+results,including3datasets cable reel, accelerometer connection ca
per pile with full header informationsite, bles,straingaugeconnectioncables,10No
pile no, diameter, operator, transducers strain gauges, fixing kit including target,
anddate/timestamp. Datatransfercable,ACAdapterchargerfor
Keypad:Sealedcolourcodedandfullalpha unit and theodolite, DC Charger lead for
numerickeypad,tactileandaudiofeedback unit, Waterproof carry cases for unit and
OperatingTemperature:0to50DegC theodolite, Protective pouch with neck
Size:L218xW187xD55mm strap,InstructionManual,SimbatSoftware
Weight:1.35Kg CD, Calibration certificates, 1 Year Limited DisplacementandStrainData
Display: Monochrome LCD Transflective Warranty
with backlight. Contrast keypad adjustable.
Display area 122x70mm. Protective anti
reflectiveglass.
SimbatSoftware
TheSimbatsoftwareisaneasytouseWin
Backlight:Backlitdisplaywithautooff
dows based platform for analysing results
Connectors: Waterproof Lemo type, each
and producing reports. Typical plots are
withuniqueconfiguration.
shown to the right. All modules including
Battery:1.2VNiMHrechargeableAAcells
the simulation module are included as
BatteryLife:8hrs+operationonfullcharge
standard.
BatteryChargeTime:Approx6Hrs
Charger: External wall plugin charger for
100/110/250VAC inputs. External cigar Methodology
pluginchargerfor12VDCinputs Themethodisbasedonthepropagationof SeparationofForcesPlot
BatteryIndicator waves in long elastic cylinders. When the
piletopisstruckwiththefallingweightthe
Theodolite pile section is deformed (enlarged) and
this enlargement travels down the pile to
free,undampedpilestheparticlevelocity
theoriginalwave.
flectedbackupateachandeveryexternal
conversionofdynamictostaticreactionis
Sensors carriedoutbyexpressingRdyas:
Accelerometers: 2No PCB 350B04 5000g
typewithICPpowersupply. Rdy=RSTAT+(K.ep)a SimulationSoftware
Strain Gauges: 60mmfoiltypeforaccurate
measurements. Where:ep=permanentpenetration.K=a
Calibration: both accelerometers and the parameterwhichisafunctionofthepile
theodolite supplied are calibrated, using andthesequenceoftheblow.a=apa
reference equipment traceable to UK na rameterwhichisafunctionofthesoil.
tionalstandards(UKAS).Recommendedre
calibrationintervalis1year.
TestconsultLimited
RubyHouse,40AHardwickGrange
Warrington,Cheshire,UnitedKingdom
Tel:+44(0)1925286895,Fax:+44(0)1925286881
www.testconsult.co.uk
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