3MN WITH HYDRAULIC CATCH MECHANISM INTRODUCED TO THE UK

Berminghammer Foundation Equipment and TNO have welcomed Precision Monitoring & Control Ltd. of the U.K. to the worldwide group of Statnamic users and agents. In August, 1996, PMC became the first company in the world to own a 3MN Statnamic device with the new hydraulic catch mechanism. PMC specializes in performing static load tests, but hopes that Statnamic's quick performance and high quality data will help them to capture a piece of the dynamic load testing market. The first Statnamic test in the U.K. was completed on August 18, 1996 in Haltwhistle, England, and approximately 90 tests have been completed since! On a recent job, PMC tested nine piles in one 12 hour shift, with two loading cycles per pile (a total of 18 load tests)! The most notable aspect of the PMC testing has been the use of Statnamic as a replacement for dynamic testing. In less than one year PMC has conducted a record volume of Statnamic testing. Their introduction of Statnamic to the driven pile market is an indication of the possibilities that exist for Statnamic technology to revolutionize pile load testing. Congratulations PMC!

GEONAMICS CELEBRATE 100th STATNAMIC TEST

Statnamic continues to have great success in Malaysia, under the direction of Mr. Chuah Lam Siang of Geonamics. Since June, 1995, over 120 Statnamic load tests have been performed. Geonamics celebrated their 100th test on May 26, 1997, less than two years since they introduced Statnamic to Singapore and Malaysia. Geonamics owns the largest fleet of Statnamic devices in the world at 3, and is looking to increase that number in 1997. Geonamics expects to take delivery of a second 16MN later this year, as well as upgrading to a hydraulic catch mechanism for their 4MN device. Congratulations Geonamics team!

STATNAMIC USED ON HIGH PROFILE JOB IN ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT

PMC, in conjunction with Berminghammer, recently performed tests in Alexandria, Egypt. A total of seven Statnamic tests were performed at the site of the new library of Alexandria (Bibliotheca Alexandrina). The tests were conducted in 11 days using an 8MN Statnamic device (supplied by TNO). Three sizes of drilled shafts were tested using Statnamic (1200mm, 1000mm, and 800mm), and applied loads ranged from 3.9MN to 8.1MN. All of the piles were approximately 20m long with several meters socketed into rock. The Statnamic testing was performed much faster than it would have taken to perform seven static load tests, and the consultant was given the opportunity to select the test piles after they were installed. On this project Statnamic provided an excellent method of quality control. Statnamic was proposed for the Bibliotheca Alexandrina by Technology Transfer, of Cairo. The consultant on this project was Hamza and Associates. The contracto was the joint venture of Rodio, Trevi, & Arab Contractors. The owner was the Egyptian Ministry of Education.

STATNAMIC INTRODUCED TO THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Precision Monitoring & Control Middle East, based in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates has also become involved in Statnamic testing. On September 20, 1996, PMCME in cooperation with Berminghammer, performed a 16MN Statnamic test on the site of the new Chicago Beach Tower Hotel in Dubai. The test was performed on a 1000mm diameter drilled shaft on the bridge connecting the hotel to the mainland. The shaft was 30m long, with a short rock socket. The test was very well received and PMCME looks forward to more tests in the area. The 16MN Statnamic device was supplied by Fugro Japan, while the gravel structure and reaction masses were constructed by PMCME. The consultant for this project was Atkins, the contractor was Dutco Balfour Beatty, and the owner was Sheik Mohammed of Dubai.

PT. TENO INTRODUCES STATNAMIC TO INDONESIA

Pt. Teno of Surabaya, Indonesia has recently purchased an 8MN Statnamic device. The first Statnamic test in Indonesia was completed on July 23, 1997 at the site of the Citra Mall. A total of four - 4MN tests were completed. In addition to the testing, Pt. Teno has been actively promoting Statnamic with recent seminars in Jakarta and Surabaya. Pt. Teno has had a great response from the piling industry and they will soon reach the level of Statnamic success enjoyed in other Asian countries. Since the introduction of Statnamic in July, two additional tests have been completed.

US COMPANY TO PROVIDE STATNAMIC SERVICES IN SOUTHEAST

Applied Foundation Testing, Inc. of Green Cove Springs, Florida (near Jacksonville) recently became the first Statnamic agent in the United States, and the first American company to own a Statnamic device. Owned and operated by Mike Muchard and Don Robertson, AFT opened its doors in January of this year, and provides dynamic load testing, static load testing, and sonic integrity testing. It's main product, however, is Statnamic. With their new 4MN device AFT plans an assault on the driven pile, and auger-cast pile testing markets. AFT has already performed a successful testing program in Missouri for the Department of Transportation, and has work planned in Florida, Mississippi, and North Carolina. In June of this year AFT completed a successful testing program in New Bern, North Carolina on the Neuse River Bridge. On this job three drilled shafts were tested to loads of up to 13.5MN using a 14MN Statnamic device (supplied by Berminghammer). The contractor was Traylor Bros. and the owner was the NC Dept. of Transportation. AFT has work planned with the Mississippi DOT using the 14MN device for over-water lateral load testing. Loads of up to 8MN are planned for this job which is set to go this fall. AFT also has an upcoming 30MN job for the Florida Dept. of Transportation. Six 30MN tests are planned on a the 17th Street Causeway in Ft. Lauderdale. Berminghammer will supply the device.

US FEDERAL HIGHWAYS ADMINISTRATION PURCHASES 4MN DEVICE

In March of this year the FHWA purchased a 4MN which became the first American owned Statnamic device (the FHWA beat AFT by a few weeks). The device has since completed two research projects. The first project was a 2MN test on a group of stone columns in cooperation with Hayward Baker of Tampa, Florida and the University of South Florida. The second project was an extensive research project performed under the direction of Dr. Dan Brown of Auburn University. Dr. Brown was investigating the performance of shafts installed using various construction methods. One of his evaluation methods was Statnamic load testing. A total of 10 axial Statnamic tests were performed at the site in Alabama, and 4 lateral tests were also performed. The results will be compared to static testing performed at the site. The FHWA plans to continue research on model piles in sand using the 0.6MN with the hydraulic catch mechanism. The FHWA also plans to purchase a hydraulic catch mechanism for their 4MN later this year. The catch mechanism will be purchased in cooperation with the University of South Florida, where Dr. Gray Mullins plans to research Statnamic load testing of stone columns and other ground modification techniques. In late 1996, the FHWA also participated in a research program with the Utah Dept. of Transportation and Brigham Young University, studying the lateral behavior of a 9 pile group. The group was tested in both a free and fixed head condition, and was fully instrumented. A 14MN Statnamic device was used in this study (supplied by Berminghammer). Dr. Kyle Rollins directed the research.

FRANKI CONDUCTS 16MN TESTING IN AUSTRALIA

The first Statnamic test in Australia was completed on June 23, 1997, at the site of the new Quay West Apartments in Melbourne. A total of three - 16MN tests were performed in 6 days. The drilled shafts were between 32 and 35 m in length and 750mm in diameter. The Statnamic device was supplied by Geonamics of Malaysia. The general contractor was Civil & Civic, and the consultants were Connell Wagner and Golder Assoc. Franki, and their testing division, Ground Engineering, plan to introduce their own 16MN device to the Australian market this December.

BERMINGHAMMER COMPLETES TESTING IN FLORIDA

Berminghammer Foundation Equipment recently completed four Statnamic load tests on the Bayou Chico Bridge Project in Pensacola, Florida. The tests were performed using a 14MN device and the tests ranged from 5-7MN. The Statnamic testing will be compared to static and dynamic load tests, which were also performed on the site. The results shown on the left show three cycles of a static load test, as well as the measured Statnamic and the derived static curves. The piles were 24" square, precast. This test program marked the last contract Statnamic test for Berminghammer in the Southeastern US, as future testing will be performed by to Applied Foundation Testing. The contractor on the Bayou Chico Bridge was PCL Civil Constructors, and the owner was the Florida Dept. of Transportation.

STATNAMIC - CONTINUED SUCCESS IN JAPAN

Fugro Geosciences' 16MN has had continued success in Japan. Statnamic has recently been approved for use on a large Government harbour project in Tokyo, requiring a 30MN device. Fugro plans to rent their 16 MN to Diagnostic Engineering Consultants Ltd. of Taiwan for testing in late October. This will be the first ever testing in Taiwan. Tama Blasting has also had success with their 8MN.

SAMSUNG CONTINUES WORK WITH 30MN AND 5MN

Samsung Engineering and Construction in Korea has made excellent use of their 5MN device, completing several testing projects in the last year. Samsung has recently used their 30MN device for testing on a large bridge project near Seoul. The piles were large diameter pipe piles, and the testing was completed over-water.