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Integrity testing of precast driven piles with steel moment connection joints

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DM_IRL

Geotechnical
Apr 18, 2023
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Hi,

I have a project where precast piles have been extended with joints in order to achieve required driven length. Sonic Echo Method is being used to verify integrity but the signal cannot pass the joints so the integrity of the section below the joint can't be verified. Is there an alternative method to verifying integrity here that we can consider?

Thanks!
 
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