Pile Sonic Integrity Test

Sonic Integrity Testing is an integrity test method for foundation piles such as bored pile and R.C pile. It is quick and cheap method to check the continuity of installed foundation piles. The method will identify the pile toe and detect pile defects like cracks, joints defect of R.C pile, soil incursions and diameter changes of bored pile. It can be used for any accessible piles.

Applicable standards: ASTM D5882-16

PET – Pile Echo Tester

Piletest’s Pile Echo Tester (PET) is a user-friendly, highly flexible solution for testing a large number of deep foundations quickly and accurately.

PET is a modular, computer-independent system that connects to any compatible computer via Bluetooth protocol.

The PET system utilizes the pulse-echo method (Compliant to the ASTM D5882-07 standard). To test a pile, the user strikes it with PET’s lightweight handheld hammer. The resulting signal, or reflectogram, is captured and transferred to the computer by PET’s digital accelerometer, providing real-time information about the length and shape of the pile.

Main Advantages

Ease of use: PET’s user-friendly software makes it possible to master the system in less than a day.

Excellent signal quality: PET’s low noise level enables the system to handle extremely long piles.

Computer independence: PET Bluetooth connects to any existing or future computer. PET Bluetooth also connects to any Android phone or tablet. There is no dependency on an embedded computer (which may quickly become obsolete).

Labor saving: PET software includes a number of labor-saving features such as advanced project organization; software-suggested wave speed; Smart Trigger™ and AutoSort to reject anomalous blows; one-touch controls of scale, amplification, and filtering – plus many more features.

Robustness: Specially designed for testing piles, shafts and caissons in construction environments. The PET sensor is made of bullet-proof unbreakable Lexan. It is waterproof.