LA1 Pile Load Tests are Underway
June 30, 2004
 
 
Photo 1: A 1,200 ton jack being set into place to test piling.
 
Photo 2: Special casings are installed prior to the load test so that storm
scour can be accounted for in the pile design.
 
Photo 3: Careful survey control is required to measure pile deflections during the test.
 
Photo 4: Pile static load test frame is in place and ready for test.

 
 
A SERVICE OF THE LA DOTD