Rapid Load Testing on Piles: Interpretation Guidelines

by Paul Holscher, Henk Brassinga, Michael Brown

A Rapid Load Test (RLT), developed to determine the initial stiffness and bearing capacity, is an economical and practical alternative to a Static Load Test (SLT). The broad application of RLT, however, was hampered by uncertainty about the interpretation of the test results. This book offers clear guidance on the available analysis techniques and

118 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 14, 2011