STATNAMIC Load Testing

The STATNAMIC method of load testing is designed to produce accurate data on a pile's performance under load in an efficient and cost-effective way using state-of-the-art technology.

Providing comparable data with that obtained in a Static Load Test, the STATNAMIC method differs in that it does not require an external reaction system such as kentledge or anchor piles. The force applied to the pile is produced by accelerating a mass using a rapid-burning propellant fuel within a combustion chamber.

During the loading cycle, over 2000 readings are directly measured using calibrated instruments and recorded on a PC to automatically produce a Load-Displacement curve.

A 3MN capacity machine which is handled by a mobile crane - and a 1000kN capacity crawler-mounted machine are solely operated in the UK by PMC. The 3MN system is transported to site on a single lorry and erected in 2 - 3 hours. Up to five piles can be tested in a day, depending on preparation, access and proximity. The crawler-mounted machine can be testing within an hour of arrival on a low-loader and can test upwards of 10 piles per day.

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STATNAMIC Plan View
STATNAMIC sample graph