Kentledge

There are many situations in static pile load testing where the use of a kentledge reaction system is appropriate. For example, where bored cast in situ piles are used, but where anchor piles cannot be installed, or for driven piles, where insufficient friction capacity is available to allow the use of tension piles. It's also useful following ground improvement works where zone pad testing involving high loads would benefit from the use of a kentledge stack. 

Load testing of bridges, structures and other types of foundation are some of the other engineering problems for which kentledge can provide a suitable solution.

An ESG kentledge system is purpose-designed, simple to build and versatile.

A variety of complete kentledge systems are available ranging up to 400 tonnes capacity in standard form and over 1000 tonnes to order. We stock 2.2 tonne and 6 tonne kentledge blocks which are accurately formed from reinforced concrete, with built-in recessed lifting points.

Providing all components from stock allows us to offer a full package of design, supply, erect, test, strip and demobilise.

All the systems are designed to allow easy interfacing with our range of jacking and testing equipment.