E - Fixed Constructions – 02 – D
Patent
E - Fixed Constructions
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D
E02D 33/00 (2006.01) E02D 5/56 (2006.01) E02D 7/22 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2732380
Embodiments of the subject invention pertain to a bi-directional testing method for use with a pile. One embodiment utilizes a helical pile central shaft divided into two sections. An expandable bi-directional testing apparatus that includes a sacrificial hydraulic jack, such as, for example, an Osterberg Cell ®, that can be installed within the central shaft between the two sections. One or more tell tale rods can be attached to the bi-directional testing apparatus. During testing, expansion of the Osterberg Cell ® causes the bi- directional testing apparatus to expand, which can result in movement of the one or more tell tale rods. The movement of the tell tale rods can be correlated to the force exerted by the Osterberg Cell ® and provide information regarding the status load bearing capacity of the helical pile.
Bradka Thomas D.
Kasprick Ben
Kort Denton A.
Bradka Thomas D.
Kasprick Ben
Kort Denton A.
Mbm Intellectual Property Law Llp
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