Development and Application of In Situ Plate-Loading Test Apparatus for Landslide-Stabilizing Pile Holes

作者:Tang, Huiming; Zhang, Yongquan; Li, Changdong*; Liu, Xinwang; Wu, Junjie; Chen, Feng; Wang, Xiaoyi; Yan, Junfeng
来源:Geotechnical Testing Journal, 2016, 39(5): 757-768.
DOI:10.1520/GTJ20150289

摘要

The horizontal foundation coefficient of pile hole walls is a key factor in the design and maintenance of stabilizing piles. An automatic bearing plate-loading test apparatus was developed to measure the horizontal foundation coefficient of a pile hole wall based on an in situ test. The apparatus has an integral structure, providing two switchable loading modes, i.e., a displacement-control mode and loading-control mode, and all functional parts are integrated into a removable unit. The loading frame is controlled by a proportion integration differentiation closed-loop controller, and its rigidity compensation is considered if a transmission column is used for the large span. The process of the field test is described, including the selection of the test location, preparation of the test hole and operation of the test apparatus. The corresponding relationships between the displacement-foundation coefficient (S-K) curves and the deformation and failure stages of the rock mass during the test are analysed. The accuracy of the test results is assessed via comparison with the corresponding rock layer in the current specification.