Journal Published Online: 01 December 1992
Volume 15, Issue 4

Use of Air Bag System for Instrumentation of Lateral Load Tests on Previously Installed Pipe Piles

CODEN: GTJODJ

Abstract

A simple and inexpensive air bag system for allowing measurement of the deflected shape of laterally loaded piles has been developed. The air bag system may be used for hollow piles that have already been installed. The system includes an inclinometer casing that is held against the inner wall of the pile by an inflated air bag. Tests on small- and large-diameter steel pipe piles at two different locations showed that the air bag system performed reliably. The air bag system can allow measurement of p-y characteristics in lateral load tests on piles for which the possibility of such measurement may not have previously existed.

Author Information

Kramer, SL
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Pages: 5
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Stock #: GTJ10255J
ISSN: 0149-6115
DOI: 10.1520/GTJ10255J