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PURPOSE AND USE OF PROCESS INDUSTRY PRACTICES

In an effort to minimize the cost of process industry facilities, this Practice has
been prepared from the technical requirements in the existing standards of major industrial
users, contractors, or standards organizations. By harmonizing these technical requirements
into a single set of Practices, administrative, application, and engineering costs to both the
purchaser and the manufacturer should be reduced. While this Practice is expected to
incorporate the majority of requirements of most users, individual applications may involve
requirements that will be appended to and take precedence over this Practice.
Determinations concerning fitness for purpose and particular matters or application of the
Practice to particular project or engineering situations should not be made solely on
information contained in these materials. The use of trade names from time to time should
not be viewed as an expression of preference but rather recognized as normal usage in the
trade. Other brands having the same specifications are equally correct and may be
substituted for those named. All Practices or guidelines are intended to be consistent with
applicable laws and regulations including OSHA requirements. To the extent these
Practices or guidelines should conflict with OSHA or other applicable laws or regulations,
such laws or regulations must be followed. Consult an appropriate professional before
applying or acting on any material contained in or suggested by the Practice.

This Practice is subject to revision at any time.

Process Industry Practices (PIP), Construction Industry Institute, The University of Texas
at Austin, 3925 West Braker Lane (R4500), Austin, Texas 78759. PIP Member Companies
and Subscribers may copy this Practice for their internal use. Changes or modifications of any
kind are not permitted within any PIP Practice without the express written authorization of
PIP. Authorized Users may attach addenda or overlays to clearly indicate modifications or
exceptions to specific sections of PIP Practices. Authorized Users may provide their clients,
suppliers and contractors with copies of the Practice solely for Authorized Users purposes.
These purposes include but are not limited to the procurement process (e.g., as attachments to
requests for quotation/ purchase orders or requests for proposals/contracts) and preparation
and issue of design engineering deliverables for use on a specific project by Authorized
Users client. PIPs copyright notices must be clearly indicated and unequivocally
incorporated in documents where an Authorized User desires to provide any third party with
copies of the Practice.

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction .................................2
1.1 Purpose ..............................................2
1.2 Scope .................................................2

2. References ..................................2
2.1 Industry Codes and Standards ..........2
2.2 Government Regulations and
Documents .........................................3

Data Forms
STS02465-D Augered Cast-in-Place Pile
Installation Record (U.S. Customary
Units)
STS02465-DM Augered Cast-in-Place Pile
Installation Record (Metric Units)

3. Definitions ...................................3
4. Requirements ..............................4
4.1 General ..............................................4
4.2 Meetings .............................................5
4.3 Design of ACIP Piles ..........................6
4.4 Submittals ..........................................7
4.5 Materials ...........................................10
4.6 Equipment ........................................12
4.7 Execution .........................................15

5. Quality Requirements ...............19

5.1 Inspection .........................................19
5.2 ACIP Pile Integrity Verification .........20
5.3 Pile Load Tests (Capacity
Verification) ......................................20

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1.

Introduction
1.1

Purpose
This Practice provides the constructor with requirements for the installation of augered
cast-in-place (ACIP) piles.

1.2

Scope
This Practice describes the requirements for furnishing and installing ACIP piles. Probe
piles and pile load tests are included and shall be executed in accordance with this
specification when required.

2.

References
Applicable parts of the following industry codes and standards and government regulations shall be
considered an integral part of this Practice. The edition in effect on the date of contract award shall be
used, except as otherwise noted. Short titles will be used herein where appropriate.
2.1

Industry Codes and Standards

American Concrete Institute (ACI)
ACI 212.3R - Report on Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
ACI 301 - Specifications for Structural Concrete
ACI 301M - Specifications for Structural Concrete (Metric)
ACI 305R - Guide to Hot Weather Concreting
ACI 306R - Guide to Cold Weather Concreting
ASTM International (ASTM)
ASTM A615/A615M - Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain CarbonSteel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
ASTM A706/A706M - Standard Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Deformed and
Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
ASTM A722/A722M - Standard Specification for Uncoated High-Strength Steel
Bars for Prestressing Concrete
ASTM C33/C33M - Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates
ASTM C94/C94M - Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
ASTM C109/C109M - Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)
ASTM C150/C150M - Standard Specification for Portland Cement
ASTM C494/C494M - Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
ASTM C618 - Standard Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined
Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
ASTM C937 - Standard Specification for Grout Fluidifier for PreplacedAggregate Concrete
ASTM C939 - Standard Test Method for Flow of Grout for Preplaced-Aggregate
Concrete (Flow Cone Method)

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ASTM C942 - Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Grouts for
Preplaced-Aggregate Concrete in the Laboratory
ASTM D1143/D1143M - Standard Test Methods for Deep Foundations Under
Static Axial Compressive Load
ASTM D3689 - Standard Test Methods for Deep Foundations Under Static Axial
Tensile Load
ASTM D3966 - Standard Test Method for Piles under Lateral Loads
ASTM D4945 - Standard Test Method for High-Strain Dynamic Testing of Deep
Foundations
ASTM D5882 - Standard Test Method for Low Strain Impact Integrity Testing of
Deep Foundations
ASTM D6760 - Standard Test Method for Integrity Testing of Concrete Deep
Foundations by Ultrasonic Crosshole Testing
Deep Foundations Institute (DFI)
TM-ACIP-1 - Augered Cast-In-Place Piles Manual (Second Ed. 2003)
TM-ACIP-2 - Augered Cast-In-Place Piles Inspectors Guide (Second Ed. 2010)
2.2

Government Regulations and Documents

Requirements of state or local agencies that have jurisdiction where the piles are placed
shall apply, as well as the requirements set forth in the regulations listed.
U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 - Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

3.

Definitions
constructor: The party responsible for supplying the materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and
labor for the installation of the ACIP piles in accordance with the contract documents. The term
constructor shall apply also to the constructors subcontractor(s) and vendor(s).
contract documents: Any and all documents, including codes, studies, design drawings,
specifications, sketches, practices, and data sheets, that the purchaser or engineer of record has
transmitted or otherwise communicated, either by incorporation or reference, and made part of
the legal contract agreement or purchase order between the purchaser and the constructor
engineer of record: Purchasers authorized representative with overall authority and
responsibility for the engineering design, quality, and performance of the civil works, structure,
foundations, materials, and appurtenances described in the contract documents. The engineer of
record shall be licensed as defined by the laws of the locality in which the work is to be
constructed, and be qualified to practice in the specialty discipline required for the work
described in the contract documents.
geotechnical engineer: The professional engineer responsible for performing the geotechnical
investigation and/or geotechnical consulting during foundation design, construction of civil
works, installation of foundations, or other services as required by the owner, purchaser or
engineer of record

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inspector: Third party inspector retained by the constructor, responsible for observation and
recording of material verification, pile installation, and other quality control documentation.
(This is not the qualified geotechnical representative.)
owner: The party who has authority through ownership, lease, or other legal agreement over the
site, facility, structure or project wherein the ACIP piles will be installed
professional engineer: An engineer, other than the engineer of record licensed as defined by the
laws of the locality in which the project is to be constructed and qualified to practice in the
specialty discipline required for the work described in the contract documents
purchaser: The party who awards the contract to the constructor. The purchaser may be the owner
or the owners authorized agent.
qualified geotechnical representative: The qualified geotechnical representative shall be a graduate
geotechnical engineer, graduate geologist, or geotechnical technician provided the technician has at
least ten years of relevant field exploration and logging experience. The qualified geotechnical
representative shall work under the supervision of the geotechnical engineer.

4.

Requirements
4.1

General
4.1.1

Constructor shall have a minimum of five years experience in successful

installation of ACIP piles under similar job and subsurface conditions. The
constructors supervisor shall have a minimum of five years of method-specific
experience and shall be present at all times during the installation of the piles.

4.1.2

Constructor shall review the data from subsurface investigations. The purchaser
shall be provided data from any additional investigations performed by the
constructor.

4.1.3

Engineer of record shall immediately be notified in writing of any situations

detrimental to the proper and timely completion of the work.

4.1.4

Engineer of record, geotechnical engineer, qualified geotechnical representative or

purchaser shall have the right to make inspections and tests at any time. The
constructor shall cooperate with the purchaser in the performance of this work.

4.1.5

Qualified geotechnical representative shall be present during all installation

activities. The presence of the qualified geotechnical representative shall in no
way relieve the constructor of any obligation to perform the pile installation in
accordance with the contract documents.

4.1.6

Engineer of record shall be notified no less than three working days before
installation or testing of piles.

4.1.7

Engineer of record, geotechnical engineer, or qualified geotechnical

representative shall determine the acceptability of the piles and may reject piles
that do not meet all the requirements of this Practice.

4.1.8

Rejected piles shall be corrected or replaced as directed by the engineer of record.

All corrective work shall be performed at no additional cost to the purchaser.

4.1.9

Grout test specimens shall be made according to ASTM C109/C109M standard

test method.

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4.1.10 Constructor shall visit the site before equipment mobilization to identify
overhead and horizontal obstructions and to verify that pile installation
equipment can access pile locations at the site.
4.1.11 Piles shall be installed in accordance with published recommended practices as
approved by the geotechnical engineer, or in accordance with the procedure
established and proven by a successful pile load test as determined by the
geotechnical engineer.
4.2

Meetings
4.2.1

Pre-award Meeting
A pre-award meeting, attended by the constructor, purchaser, engineer of record,
geotechnical engineer, qualified geotechnical representative, and inspector, shall
be held to discuss topics such as the following:
a. Safety requirements including safety inspection of cranes to be used for pile
installation
b. Site entry procedures
c. Available subsurface information
d. Underground utility identification and location
e. Survey for elevation and location of piles
f. Grout submittal, delivery and placement requirements
g. Excavated materials disposal
h. Action required if potentially contaminated soil is encountered
i. Planning for integrity testing, load testing, and inspection
j. Test pile installation and procedures. Qualification and experience of the
operator(s) to be assigned on the job for installation of production piles
k. Project pile specification review
l. Grout pump calibration and computation of minimum required pump strokes
m. Procedures for drilling the piles
n. Procedures for grout placement
o. Procedures for re-drilling and re-grouting piles
p. Procedures for finishing pile tops to final grade (topping off or bailing grout
below ground surface)
q. Chain of communication for piles not meeting specification requirements
r. Responsibility for required reports

4.2.2

Pre-construction Meeting
4.2.2.1 Pre-construction meeting shall be held immediately before start of work.
This meeting shall be attended by the people assigned to the work who
are ultimately responsible for the actual field pile installation work.
These include the constructor, inspector, field superintendent, foremen,

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operators, installation crew, and grout supplier. The topics addressed

shall include those listed below and shall go into greater detail on actual
installation practices (i.e. grout pump installation, rebar spacers, rebar
cage handling, and other functional topics). The project specifications
shall be reviewed with the construction crew to ensure full understanding
of the requirements. The purchaser, engineer of record, qualified
geotechnical representative, and geotechnical engineer, shall also attend
to discuss or explain topics.
4.2.2.2 Pre-construction Meeting Topics List:
a. Safety requirements
b. Site entry procedures
c. Available subsurface information
d. Underground utility identification and location
e. Survey for elevation and location of piles
f. Grout submittal and placement requirements
g. Excavated materials disposal
h. Action required if potentially contaminated soil is encountered
i. Testing and inspection
j. Test pile installation and procedures
k. Review project pile specification
l. Grout pump calibration and computation of minimum required
pump strokes
m. Procedures for drilling the piles including pile spacing requirements
n. Procedures for grout placement
o. Procedures for re-drilling and re-grouting piles
p. Procedures for installation of reinforcing cages, center reinforcing
bars, centralizers, and NDT access tubes
q. Procedures for finishing pile tops to final grade (topping off or
bailing grout below ground surface, setting top forms, also known
as cut-off)
r. Chain of communication for piles not meeting specification
requirements
s. Responsibility for required reports
Comment: See DFI TM-ACIP-2 for more information and commentary
on the pre-construction meeting.
4.3

Design of ACIP Piles

Design of ACIP piles will be furnished to the constructor in the contract documents.

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Submittals
4.4.1

Pre-construction Submittals
The following items shall be submitted to the engineer of record for approval.
Work shall not proceed without approval. Submittals are due at least fourteen
calendar days before mobilization begins:
a. Description of the pile drilling and pumping equipment to be used on the
project, including the hollow stem auger, drill bit, leads/torque arm, drive
box (horsepower, weight, and torque), hydraulic power unit, torque
converter, grout pump, and safety inspection report of crane(s) to be utilized
at site for pile installation
b. Description of anticipated production in linear feet (meter) of completed
piling per rig, per day
c. Proposed grout mix, admixtures, and descriptions of grout components.
Grout mix proportioning and compliance verification shall be in accordance
with ACI 301/ACI 301M.
d. Drawings indicating the arrangement of the pile static load test and all design
calculations, if applicable. A professional engineer shall seal the drawings
and calculations. Calibrations of load-cell and jack/jack manometer shall
also be included. Calibrations shall be current for the project under this
contract only and shall be performed immediately before equipment is
brought to the site.
e. Descriptions and calibrations of the dynamic loading equipment and
qualifications of the testing technicians, when applicable
f.

Permits as required by the contract documents

g. Piling plan layout referenced to the drawings, including a numbering system

capable of identifying each individual pile
h. Certified mill test reports for reinforcing steel, when applicable
i.

Complete pile installation procedure in accordance with the project

specifications, this practice, and the DFI manuals referenced above.
Installation procedures and equipment shall be the same as those used to
install the test piles. Constructor shall notify the engineer of record
immediately if the pile installation procedure and/or equipment are changed
for any reason.

j.

Details of methods to be used for centering reinforcing in the piles

k. Written statement that mobilized equipment will be capable of accessing the

location and installing the ACIP piles at the required location and depth in
accordance with the contract documents
l.

Checked reinforcement bar fabrication drawings showing details of splice

length for vertical bars and tie details

m. Drawing and written description of teeth design and material, and picture of
the rock-cutting bit to be used if applicable
n. Descriptions of automated installation-monitoring equipment

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o. Descriptions of low strain pulse echo (LPSE) integrity testing equipment and
procedures and qualifications of testing technician if specified as a
responsibility of the constructor
4.4.2

Construction Submittals
4.4.2.1 Inspector shall prepare a pile installation record using the attached data
form PIP STS02465-D or PIP STS02465-DM (as applicable) for each
pile and provide to the qualified geotechnical representative for
immediate review. Inspector shall distribute one copy each to: the
constructor, the purchaser, the engineer of record, and the geotechnical
engineer within two working days of installation. The inspector shall
record the following information at a minimum:

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a.

Pile number

b.

Project name, number, and location

c.

Name of constructor

d.

Date of installation, weather conditions, and temperature

e.

Pile inspectors name and signature

f.

Rig: identification number, model number and operators name

g.

Grout supplier, grout truck number, grout ticket number, time grout
was batched, grout truck arrival time on-site, batch volume (Load)

h.

Amount and type of admixture(s) added to each grout truck on-site

i.

Amount of water added to each grout truck on-site

j.

Grout mix number, grout sampling time, grout temperature

k.

Flow cone time in seconds [Cone orifice diameter is 3/4 inch

(20 mm) as required by specification]

l.

Grout cube /cylinder sets made by the inspector with time and
identification

m.

Drawing numbers of pile detail and pile location

n.

Design pile diameter

o.

Auger diameter (note actual diameter each time measured in field)

p.

Auger pitch (note actual pitch each time measured in field; average
the measured length between a minimum of six auger flights)

q.

Ground surface elevation

r.

Pile top elevation (cut-off)

s.

Design tip of pile elevation

t.

As-built length of pile

u.

Alignment of crane leads (vertical or battered with angle)

v.

Augering start time (pile excavation began)

w.

Number of auger revolutions per 5-ft (1.5-m) increment of pile

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x.

Augering stop time (pile tip elevation reached)

y.

Total time of excavation (note in blank space)

z.

Depth of pile

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aa. Pile tip elevation (subtract depth from ground surface elevation)
bb. Theoretical volume (calculate from auger diameter and depth of pile)
cc. Time grout pumping began
dd. Grout pump strokes for each 5-ft (1.5-m) increment of pile grout
[2-ft (0.6-m) increment if automated monitoring equipment is used]
ee. Grout factor per increment (calculate actual/theoretical volume)
(Convert pump strokes into quantity of grout placed for each 5-ft
(1.5-m) increment of pile versus theoretical quantity of grout [2-ft
(0.6-m) increment if automated monitoring equipment is used]
ff.

Time grout pumping ceased

gg. Total time of grout placement (note in blank space)

hh. Pump strokes for grout placed to build initial pressure head
ii.

Total pump strokes to complete pile

jj.

Grout return (grout head when the grout is first observed at the
ground surface)

kk. Overall grout factor (actual grout volume pumped into the pile
divided by theoretical grout volume; the grout factor shall not
include the grout required to fill the lines or auger, nor any excess
grout pumped at the ground surface.)
ll.

Reinforcing steel placed (time, meets drawing requirements,

centralizers, etc.)

mm. Elevation of top of steel

nn. Pile top form placed and finished (time)
oo. Any unusual occurrences during the pile installation
pp. Theoretical volume of excavation (theoretical diameter = diameter
of auger)
qq. Total number of pump strokes to complete pile (actual grout volume)
rr.

Grout settlement, description of communication with adjacent

piles (if any)

ss.

Printed copy of automated measuring and recording equipment

output

4.4.2.2 Grout compression test results shall be submitted to the purchaser within
five days of performing test. Engineer of record shall be notified immediately
if any test indicates that the grout is below the specified strength.
4.4.2.3 Constructor shall submit an electronic QA/QC spreadsheet that links the
pile installation records with cube strength values and other test results.

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The spreadsheet should be updated daily during ACIP pile installation

and on receipt of cube strength or other test results.
4.4.2.4 Constructor shall submit to the purchaser a printed copy of the automated
measuring and recording equipment output as required by 4.4.3, and
shall provide a copy with the pile installation record required by 4.4.2.1.
4.4.2.5 Inspector shall notify the constructor immediately of any concerns
regarding the pile installation, and shall document the concern on the pile
installation record.
4.4.2.6 Geotechnical engineer shall review and approve the inspectors qualifications.
4.4.2.7 Geotechnical engineer shall review the inspection records within 4
business days of pile installation. Any deficiencies identified in the pile
installation record shall be resolved; such resolution may include testing
as specified by the geotechnical engineer.
4.4.3

Automated Instrumentation and Monitoring Submittal

4.4.3.1 Constructor shall submit to the purchaser information describing the
automated instrumentation and monitoring equipment to be used for all
piles on the job.
4.4.3.2 As a minimum the submittal shall contain the following information:
a. Manufacturer and model of the equipment and components.
b. Description of the equipment function
c. Sample of the information and printout provided
d. Certification that the equipment can measure the parameters desired
by the engineer of record and by the constructor
e. Operating manual of the equipment.

4.5

Materials
All furnished materials and proprietary items shall be subject to engineer of records
approval and shall be installed in accordance with the contract documents.
4.5.1

Portland Cement
Portland cement shall be in accordance with ASTM C150/C150M with type of
cement as specified in the contract documents.

4.5.2

Mineral Admixtures
Mineral admixtures, if specified shall be in accordance with ASTM C618, Class C
or Class F as specified in the contract documents.

4.5.3

Chemical Admixtures
4.5.3.1 Chemical admixtures shall be in accordance with ASTM C494/C494M
and ACI 212.3R, and shall be approved by the engineer of record.
4.5.3.2 Air entraining admixtures shall not be used.
4.5.3.3 Chemical admixtures that contain chloride shall not be permitted.

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Fluidifier
Fluidifier shall be in accordance with ASTM C937.

4.5.5

Water
Water shall be in accordance with ASTM C94/C94M.

4.5.6

Fine Aggregates
Fine aggregates shall be in accordance with ASTM C33/C33M.

4.5.7

Grout Mixes
4.5.7.1 Grout shall be in accordance with ASTM C94/C94M. The grout shall be
a mixture of portland cement, fine aggregates, mineral admixtures (if
specified), chemical admixtures, fluidifier, and water, proportioned and
mixed to produce a grout capable of being pumped.
4.5.7.2 Grout shall be capable of maintaining the solids in suspension.
4.5.7.3 Grout shall have a minimum 28-day compressive strength of 4,000 psi
(28 MPa).
4.5.7.4 Grout materials shall be accurately measured to meet design proportions.
The total water in the grout mix shall not exceed the design quantity in
the approved grout mix submittal.
4.5.7.5 Constructor shall submit to the purchaser a proposed procedure for the
addition of water or admixtures on site for approval by the engineer of record.
4.5.7.6 Grout shall be mixed at the site for a minimum of two minutes at
maximum revolution rate unless site-added admixtures require a longer
mixing time. The maximum holding time from the batch plant shall be
two hours, and the maximum temperature of the grout at time of
placement shall be 100F (32C).
4.5.7.7 Grout shall be protected from low temperatures in accordance with
ACI 306R and from high temperatures in accordance with ACI 305R.
4.5.7.8 Grout mix shall be assigned a mix number to be included on the grout
delivery tickets for identification purposes.
4.5.7.9 Testing

a. Grout test cubes shall be prepared, cured, and tested in accordance

with ASTM C942 and ASTM C109/C109M, as applicable.
b. A set of at least six 2-in (50-mm) cubes shall be prepared for every
5-hour interval (or portion thereof) during which a rig is installing
piles. . During daily installation operations of 8 to 10 hours prepare
two sets of grout cubes from different grout trucks for each pile
installation rig. If extended hour daily operations are used, no more
than four sets of cubes per rig should be prepared in a 24-hour day
unless directed by the inspector.
c. At least three sets of six grout cubes per set shall be prepared for each
test pile. These cubes will be tested as follows: two cubes at
seven days, two cubes at fourteen days, two cubes at twenty-eight

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days, two cubes on the same day the pile load test is conducted and
four cubes held in reserve.
d. Each set of six cubes made during production installation shall be
tested as follows: two cubes at seven days, two cubes at twenty-eight
days, and two cubes held in reserve.
e. Flow rate of grout shall be tested each time cubes are made to
measure workability/consistency. Time inconsistencies shall be
noted on the installation record. Flow cones shall be in accordance
with ASTM C939, except that the cone shall be modified to provide
a 3/4-in (20-mm) opening.
f. Grout flow rates shall be between ten and twenty-five seconds.
g. Flow cone shall be provided by the inspector.
h. The inspector shall inform the constructor if the grout does not meet
the time, temperature, and consistency requirements for placement.
It is the constructors responsibility to accept or reject the delivered
grout.
4.5.8

Reinforcing Bars
4.5.8.1 Reinforcing bars shall be in accordance with ASTM A615 /A615M
Grade 60 or ASTM A706/A706M Grade 60.
4.5.8.2 High-strength reinforcing bars shall be in accordance with
ASTM A722/A722M Grade 150.
4.5.8.3 Methods to facilitate proper centering of steel cages or tension reinforcing
installed in the piles shall be approved by the engineer of record.
4.5.8.4 Reinforcing cages shall be tied in a manner that the cage shall remain the
specified shape and all reinforcing elements shall maintain the specified
positions throughout installation of the cage. Ties shall be of compatible
materials.
4.5.8.5 Centralizer devices shall be spaced no more than 20 ft (6 m) apart on
vertical cages or bars and no more than 10 ft (3 m) apart on battered
cages or bars.
4.5.8.6 Field bar bends shall be limited to 90-degree bends and limited to #7 bars
(#20 metric bars) or less.

4.6

Equipment
4.6.1

Automated Instrumentation and Monitoring

4.6.1.1 Automated monitoring equipment instrumentation shall be used to
monitor pile installation.
4.6.1.2 Digital records shall be made of all acquired data and made available to
the purchaser and his representatives.
4.6.1.3 Data shall include grout pressure and grout volume (obtained via
magnetic flow meter) versus both depth and time and shall include angle
of pile installation.

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4.6.1.4 Minimum specified grout ratio or volume per unit pile length
measurement shall be clearly displayed to guide the constructor and
purchaser during pile installation.
4.6.1.5 Monitoring equipment shall also record auger rotation and hydraulic
torque drive pressures.
4.6.1.6 Automated instrumentation and monitoring equipment shall be calibrated
to ensure recording data within +/-3% tolerance of the unit measured
whether volume, length, pressure or torque at the start of work and every
month thereafter.
4.6.1.7 Display device(s) shall be supplied for data monitoring by constructor
and purchaser during installation of each pile for depth increments not to
exceed 2 ft (0.6 m). Alternatively, the operator can provide an
immediate printout of the pile details for field evaluation to determine if
re-drilling is necessary.
4.6.1.8 Printed results shall be provided to the inspector and purchaser
immediately following completion of each pile. The electronic data shall
be furnished in spreadsheet, raw data, and in plot formats.
4.6.1.9 Automated instrumentation and monitoring equipment shall be provided
in accordance with the requirements of this specification for all pile
installations except those installed using limited access/low-overhead
equipment.
4.6.1.10 Measurements made by the automated measuring and recording
equipment shall include as a minimum:
a. Auger rotation vs. depth for every 2-ft (0.6-m) increment, or less, of
pile advancement during the drilling process, and during placement
of grout or concrete (if auger is rotated during this placement)
b. Volume of grout or concrete placed versus depth of outlet orifice for
every 2-ft (0.6-m) increment, or less, of pile placed
c. Average maximum and minimum pump stroke pressures at ground
level for every 2-ft (0.6-m) increment, or less, of pile placed
d. Average maximum and minimum pump stroke pressure at or near
the auger head for every 2-ft (0.6-m) increment, or less, of pile
placed, if directed by the engineer of record
e. Additionally, the engineer of record may also specify that the torque
and crowd force (downward thrust on auger) measurements be
made at every 2-ft (0.6-m) increment, or less, of pile advancement
during the drilling process.
4.6.2

Gear Box and Power Unit

4.6.2.1 Driver shall provide a minimum of 20,000 ft-lb (27,100 Nm) of torque
and a minimum of 4,000 lb (1,800 kg) of dead weight. The power unit
shall provide a minimum of 200 hp.
4.6.2.2 Drill rig shall be capable of advancing the auger of specified diameter to
the specified embedment within the bearing strata. The constructor shall

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provide to the geotechnical engineer specifications and proof that the

equipment can and has been used to install piles similar to those
specified and in similar conditions. The unit shall be anchored or
restrained against rotation that would endanger personnel should an
obstruction be encountered. Smaller and lighter equipment used to
install low-overhead piles shall be evaluated by the engineer of record on
a case-by-case basis.
4.6.2.3 Equipment with greater torque and weight shall be provided as required to
install ACIP piles in accordance with the contract documents and this Practice.
4.6.3

Augering Equipment
4.6.3.1 Augers shall be continuous flight, hollow stem with an opening at the
bottom of the auger head below the part of the head containing the teeth.
4.6.3.2 Auger flighting shall be continuous without gaps or breaks and shall be
uniform in diameter within a tolerance of 3% of that specified in the
contract documents.
4.6.3.3 Pitch of the auger flighting shall not exceed 9 in (225 mm).
4.6.3.4 Intermediate stabilizing guide(s) shall be provided for augers longer than
40 ft (12 m).
4.6.3.5 For hanging lead rigs, the piling leads shall be prevented from rotating by
a stabilizing arm or by firmly placing the bottom of the leads into the
ground or by other means approved by the engineer of record.
4.6.3.6 Leads or mast shall be clearly marked on both sides at 1-ft (0.3-m)
intervals to facilitate measurement of auger penetration. The marks on
the leads shall be labeled with numerals every 5 ft (1.5 m) such that the
inspector can easily determine the final drill depth and the grout return
depth. The constructor shall position the leads such that the inspector
can clearly see the marks while standing on the grout line near the grout
pump.
4.6.3.7 Rig shall be equipped so that the auger withdrawal can be accomplished
at a slow, continuous rate.
4.6.3.8 Equipment furnished shall be capable of installing piles at least 10 ft
(3 m) longer than that required for specified length piles.
4.6.3.9 If logs of soil borings indicate that timber logs, cobbles, or other minor
obstructions will be encountered before reaching required pile depth,
then a rock-cutting bit shall be supplied and used.

4.6.4

Pumping Equipment
4.6.4.1 Pumping equipment used in pumping and handling the grout shall be
adequate to meet the requirements of this Practice and the contract
documents and shall allow placement of a homogeneous grout of the
required consistency through the auger to the depth required.
4.6.4.2 Pump hoppers shall be provided with a 3/4-in (20-mm) screen to exclude
oversize lumps from creating a blockage.
4.6.4.3 Positive displacement pump capable of at least 350-psi (2,400-kPa)
displacement pressure at the pump shall be provided.

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4.6.4.4 Pump pressure gauge shall be provided and in clear view of the operator.
4.6.4.5 Pump shall be calibrated on site prior to installation of the first pile and
after modifications are made to pumps or other equipment or after a
significant change in grout return depth. Onsite pump calibration shall
be completed by recording the number of pump strokes required to fill at
least 75% of a 55-gallon (200-liter) barrel or other accurately known
volume container of similar size with grout. The container shall be
measured and the actual grout volume shall be computed when the
container is not completely filled at an even number of grout pump
strokes. The inspector shall observe the calibration and provide
documentation to the engineer of record.
4.6.4.6 Digital or mechanical grout pump stroke counter shall be provided. The
constructor shall have at least one spare pump counter available onsite and
shall maintain the pump stroke counter in operating condition at all times.
4.6.5

Mixing and Transportation Equipment

4.6.5.1 Mixing and transportation equipment used in preparing and handling the
grout should be adequate to meet the requirements of this Practice and
the contract documents and should produce a homogeneous grout of the
required consistency.
4.6.5.2 Mixing plant equipment may be central mix or transit mix batch plant or
an onsite volumetric mix plant. The plant must be calibrated to produce
the grout required.
4.6.5.3 Transit trucks must be capable of continuously agitating the grout to
maintain consistency.

4.7

Execution
4.7.1

General
4.7.1.1 Piling materials, labor, tools, supervision, equipment, and supplies
necessary for installing ACIP piles shall be furnished in accordance with
the contract documents and this Practice.
4.7.1.2 Construction shall be in accordance with federal standards and
instructions of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) and with any additional requirements of state or local agencies
that have jurisdiction where piles are to be installed.
4.7.1.3 Sufficient quantity of grout to complete a pile shall be available at the site
or in transit before pile installation begins. No open holes are permitted.

4.7.2

Construction Tolerances
4.7.2.1 Pile centers shall be located within a tolerance of +/- 3 in (75 mm) of the
locations shown in the contract documents.
4.7.2.2 Vertical piles shall be plumb within 2%.
4.7.2.3 Battered piles shall be installed to within 4% of the specified batter.
4.7.2.4 Reinforcing cages or center bars shall have a minimum of 3 in (75 mm)
clearance from the wall of the augered hole.

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4.7.3

Adjacent Piles
4.7.3.1 Piles shall not be placed within six pile diameters, center to center, of
adjacent piles containing grout that has set for less than twelve hours.
4.7.3.2 The approximate time of initial set shall be determined by the inspector
using a simple cup test in the field. . The inspector shall fill a number
of Styrofoam drink cups with grout and place them in a shaded and cool
place. At intervals, the inspector shall turn a single cup over and note the
time and behavior of the grout. At the time the grout comes out as a cupshaped block and only slightly plastic, that is the time of initial set. Initial
set is the minimum time between which adjacent piles can be placed.

4.7.4

Installation Procedures
4.7.4.1 Pile length, drilling criteria, and installation procedures of production
piles may be modified by the engineer of record from information
obtained during the installation of the probe piles, reaction piles, test
piles, and the pile load tests.
4.7.4.2 Production piles shall be installed with the same equipment and identical
procedures used for installation of probe piles and test piles.
4.7.4.3 Drilling shall advance at a continuous rate appropriate for the soil
conditions until the required depth or refusal is reached.
4.7.4.4 Oversight shall be provided by an experienced inspector to prevent excessive
rotation of the auger, which can cause loss of ground in running sands.
4.7.4.5 If refusal is reached before the required depth, the engineer of record
shall be notified immediately.
4.7.4.6 Auger refusal is defined as a rate of auger penetration of less than 1 ft
(0.3 m) per minute of drilling with maximum torque and weight applied
to the auger using equipment approved by the engineer of record.
4.7.4.7 Plug shall be provided in the bottom of the auger during drilling to
prevent entry of soil or water into the hollow stem of the auger.
4.7.4.8 When drilling with pressurized air flow through the hollow stem a plug is
unnecessary. If the auger tip plugs with soil when drilling with air
prevents the placement of grout, the auger shall withdrawn from the hole
to unplug the auger tip and the augered hole is temporarily left open. The
auger is then re-drilled to the final pile tip elevation and the pile is
grouted during auger withdrawal. Leaving the excavated pile shaft open
and then re-drilling, the auger tends to over excavate the soil. Pile
constructor shall compensate for this over excavation by increasing the
number of grout strokes (volume of grout) pumped over each 5-ft
(1.5-m) interval. Grout return depth shall be very closely monitored in
this instance.
4.7.4.9 When the auger reaches the specified depth, the auger may be raised 6 to
12 in (150 to 300 mm), and grout pumping shall begin.
4.7.4.10 After the grout pressure builds up as calculated by the required volume to
fill the pump line, auger tube and provide a minimum of 5 ft (1.5m) of
grout above the auger tip, the auger shall be re-drilled to the previously
established tip elevation before auger withdrawal begins.

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4.7.4.11 Grout head of at least 5 ft (1.5 m) shall be continuously maintained

above the injection point during withdrawal of the auger. If the 5 ft
(1.5 m) grout head is not observed, the piling constructor shall re-drill
and re-grout the pile to the full depth.
4.7.4.12 Auger shall be withdrawn at a smooth, continuous rate. If the auger jumps
upward during withdrawal, if the grout pressure decreases, or if the
grouting is interrupted for any reason, the auger shall be reinserted to 5 ft
(1.5 m) below the tip depth of the auger when the interruption occurred or
to the bottom of the pile, whichever is less, and the rate of withdrawal shall
be decreased to prevent further jumping or pressure decreases.
4.7.4.13 Auger shall be rotated clockwise slowly during withdrawal.
4.7.4.14 Counter-clockwise rotation shall not be permitted.
4.7.4.15 A minimum of 115% of the theoretical grout volume shall be placed in
each 5-ft (1.5-m) increment of pile.
4.7.4.16 After grout is flowing at the ground surface from the auger flighting, the
rate of grout injection and auger withdrawal shall be coordinated so that
grout constantly flows at the surface and the theoretical volume is placed
in each subsequent depth increment.
4.7.4.17 If any 5-ft (1.5-m) increment is deficient, the pile shall be reinstalled by
advancing the auger 10 ft (3 m) below the deficient grout interval or to
the bottom of the pile, whichever is less, and the pile shall be re-grouted
using a reduced rate of auger withdrawal.
4.7.4.18 Piles shall be completely grouted and protected at the termination of each
days operation. No pile shall be left partly completed overnight.
4.7.4.19 Reinforcing steel shall be in accordance with the contract documents, shall
be placed while the grout is still fluid, and shall have centering fins,
spacers, or other devices to assure minimum grout cover as shown on the
drawings. If cover is not shown on the drawings, a minimum of 3 in
(75 mm) of grout cover shall be provided.
4.7.4.20 Tops of pile grout shall be manually screened clean of dirt and debris
before insertion of reinforcing.
4.7.4.21 Reinforcing cages or bars shall be clean before insertion into pile grout.
4.7.4.22 Reinforcing cages or bars shall be cooled with a water spray before being
inserted into the grout.
4.7.4.23 Reinforcing cages, bars, or access tubes shall not be disturbed or shaken
for a minimum of twelve hours after grout placement
4.7.4.24 If the reinforcing steel cannot be placed to design elevation, the reinforcing
steel shall be removed and the pile shall be re-drilled to the full depth. The
cost for reinstalling the pile shall be borne by the constructor.
4.7.4.25 Observe the tops of completed piles to note any grout subsidence for the
period before initial set occurs.

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4.7.4.26 Grout subsidence shall be handled by topping off the piles with
additional grout provided the pile grout has not achieved initial set.
4.7.4.27 Grout subsidence greater than 1 ft (0.3 m) shall be avoided by increasing the
distance between the installations of adjacent piles, or alternating pile locations
used and/or the grout allowed to set for a longer time.
4.7.4.28 Additional grout shall only be placed prior to initial set of grout in the
pile to avoid formation of a cold joint at the pile top.
4.7.4.29 Grout mix design, delivery ticket, grout density tests and installation notes
shall be reviewed to determine if there are problems with the grout.
4.7.5

Spoils Handling
4.7.5.1 Spoils including excess grout and soil returned to the surface by the
augers shall be kept clear of the pile location by prompt removal.
4.7.5.2 Spoil shall be minimized by controlling speed of auger withdrawal and
rate and volume of grout pumped during auger withdrawal.
4.7.5.3 Constructor shall remove and dispose of spoils as directed by the
purchaser or the engineer of record.
4.7.5.4 Constructor shall comply with any restrictions on the disposal, and
transport spoils to the disposal area provided.
4.7.5.5 Constructor shall promptly inform the geotechnical representative,
engineer of record, and purchaser, if contaminated soil is encountered.

4.7.6

Obstructions
4.7.6.1 If obstructions causing auger refusal are encountered above the desired
tip elevation, the pile shall be completed to the refusal depth in
accordance with the contract documents.
4.7.6.2 Pile installation records shall be immediately sent to the geotechnical
engineer for evaluation.
4.7.6.3 Additional adjacent piles shall be installed as directed by the
geotechnical engineer.

4.7.7

Cutting Off
4.7.7.1 Piles shall be cut off by removing fresh grout from the top of the pile or
by cutting off hardened grout down to the final cut-off point.
4.7.7.2 Adding grout to raise the pile cut-off elevation after the pile has reached
its initial set shall not be permitted.
4.7.7.3 Sleeves or casings shall be placed around the pile top if the pile cut-off
elevation is above the surrounding ground surface elevation.
4.7.7.4 Reinforcing steel cages or central bar shall be supported to prevent
settling below the planned elevation.

4.7.8

Low-Overhead ACIP Piles

4.7.8.1 All preceding sections of this Practice shall be also be applicable for limited
access/low-overhead ACIP piles except as modified by this section.

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4.7.8.2 Additional pre-construction submittals shall be provided for limited

access/low-overhead ACIP piles:
a. Sketches showing the envelope dimensions of the low-overhead rig.
The envelope shall be dimensioned from the center of the auger
cast-in-place pile and shall allow for overall height, horizontal
width on either side of the pile, and horizontal length in front and in
back of the pile. The envelope shall allow for any movement of the
rig during installation and during auger addition and withdrawal.
b. Reinforcement shop drawings that include all splice details for
reinforcement bar/cage for low-overhead ACIP piles
4.7.8.3 Additional construction submittals shall be provided for limited
access/low-overhead ACIP piles:
a. Description of the number, diameter, length and construction of
auger sections used in each pile
b. Description of the number, diameter, length and connections of
center bar and cage sections used in each pile
4.7.8.4 Drive gearbox shall have a minimum of 20,000 ft-lb (27,100 Nm) of
torque and a minimum of 2,000 lb (900 kg) of dead weight. Equipment
with greater torque and weight shall be provided as required to install
limited access/low-overhead ACIP piles in accordance with the contract
documents and this Practice.
4.7.9

Probe, Reaction, and Test Piles

4.7.9.1 Probe, reaction and test piles shall be furnished and installed in
accordance with the contract documents.
4.7.9.2 Probe, reaction and test piles shall be installed with the same pile
installation equipment and in compliance with the procedures specified
for the installation of production piles.
4.7.9.3 Probe piles are installed to determine the suitability of the equipment and
ability to install ACIP piles in the site soil and stratigraphy. Probe piles
may not be reinforced unless intended as part of a foundation. Probe
piles may be used as reaction piles.
4.7.9.4 Reaction piles shall be installed around a test pile to furnish the reaction
load to the test jack. Reaction piles are normally tension piles and shall
be reinforced the complete length of the pile.
4.7.9.5 Test piles shall be installed with close observation of all installation
procedures used in normal production.

5.

Quality Requirements
5.1

Inspection
5.1.1

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Constructors inspector shall prepare the pile installation record required in Section
4.4.2 above and detailed in data form PIP STS02465-D or PIP STS02465-DM (as
applicable) for all piles installed.

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5.2

5.3

5.1.2

During ACIP pile installation, inspector shall be alert for any problems which can
reduce the load carrying capacity of an ACIP pile and note on the pile installation
record.

5.1.3

Inspector shall conduct grout tests described above and note on the pile installation
record.

5.1.4

Inspector shall observe the automated instrumentation and monitoring system

measuring elements of the installation process and obtain a copy of the printout.
Inspector shall collect copies of the printout and attach to the pile installation record.

5.1.5

Inspector shall observe that drilling advances at a continuous rate appropriate for the
soil conditions until the required depth or refusal is reached. If refusal is reached
before the required depth, the engineer of record should be notified immediately.
Auger refusal is defined as a rate of auger penetration of less than 1 ft (0.3 m) per
minute of drilling with maximum torque and weight applied to the auger.

5.1.6

Inspector should verify that all items on the inspection sheet shown in data form
PIP STS02465-D or PIP STS02465-DM (as applicable), or similar form are
completed in detail for each ACIP pile.

ACIP Pile Integrity Verification

5.2.1

Piles shall be tested by either low strain impact integrity testing as specified in
ASTM D5882 or by single or cross-hole logging as specified in ASTM D6760 or
by both, as specified in the contract documents.

5.2.2

Constructor shall grind two or more smooth flat spots on top of each ACIP pile
selected for low strain testing as designated by the qualified geotechnical
representative.

5.2.3

Constructor shall provide and install tubes suitable for single or cross-hole logging
as directed by the engineer of record. Tubes shall be filled with clean water
immediately after placement and kept full until after completion of testing. Tube
may also be used for pile toe tell-tale access during load test.

5.2.4

All probe, test and reaction piles shall be tested using one of the integrity
verification methods listed above.

5.2.5

Constructor shall provide access and assistance to the testing agency technician
conducting the integrity testing.

Pile Load Tests (Capacity Verification)

5.3.1

Test piles shall be installed at the locations shown in the contract documents.

5.3.2

Pile load tests shall be performed in accordance with ASTM D1143/D1143M

(Compression Test), ASTM D3689 (Tension Test), ASTM D3966 (Lateral
Load Test), or ASTM D4945 (Dynamic Load Test) as specified by the
engineer of record. If multiple tests on the same pile are specified, tests shall be
conducted in the following order; Compression, Tension, Dynamic, then Lateral.

5.3.3

All materials and equipment required for performing and monitoring the static or
dynamic load test in accordance with the appropriate specification shall be provided.

5.3.4

Test and reaction piles shall be installed, and the load tests shall be performed,
only in the presence of the qualified geotechnical representative.

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5.3.5

Compression test piles and tension test piles shall be equipped with a telltale or strain
gauges approved by the geotechnical engineer or as shown in the contract documents.

5.3.6

A load cell and jack system designed for use in field conditions shall be provided.
Jack and pressure measurement device shall be calibrated together as a system.

5.3.7

The pressure measuring system measuring the jack pressure and load cell shall
have a minimum range of 300% of the specified pile design capacity.

5.3.8

A single jack shall be used to apply the required load unless the engineer of
record authorizes use of a pair of jacks.

5.3.9

Operators experienced in pile load testing and laborers to operate equipment

throughout the duration of test shall be provided.

5.3.10 Suitable enclosure of the test arrangement shall be provided to ensure complete
weather protection for reference beams and for personnel conducting the test.
Necessary power source, lights, and heating shall be provided.
5.3.11 Load testing shall begin after grout has achieved its specified strength as
determined by the grout cube tests, unless a longer time is specified to allow soil
set-up on the completed pile.
5.3.12 Compression and Tension tests shall be performed in accordance with specified
in ASTM D1143/D1143M and ASTM D3689 using the Quick Load Test
Method, with the following modifications:
1. Test load shall be to the lesser of three times design load or failure
2. Each load increment shall be 10% to 15% of design load
3. Each load increment shall be held for ten minutes
4. Loading shall be continuous without intermediate unload/reload cycle
5. Unloading increments shall be a minimum of four approximately equal steps
5.3.13 Dynamic load testing procedures must be submitted by the constructor to the
purchaser for review and approval by the engineer of record. The engineer of
record will determine the ratio of dynamic tests to conventional compression or
tension tests.

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DATA SHEET

STS02465

STS02465-D

AUGERED CAST-IN-PLACE PILE INSTALLATION RECORD

PAGE 1 OF 1

(US CUSTOMARY UNITS)

FEBRUARY 2012

PILE NO.:

MEETS SPEC.?

PROJECT:

DATE:

AREA:

CONTRACTOR:

INSPECTOR:

RIG:

WEATHER:

OPERATOR:

DWG # Pile Detail

DWG # Pile Location

GROUT SUPPLIER:

____________

TICKET NO.

BATCH TIME

TRUCK NO.

ARRIVAL
TIME

LOAD (YD3)

FLUIDIFIER
UNITS:
_______

PILE DATA
RE-GROUT

AUGER PITCH (IN):

GROUND ELEV. (FT):
PILE TOP ELEV. (CUTOFF) (FT):
DESIGN TIP ELEV. (FT):
AS-BUILT LENGTH (FT):
ALIGNMENT:
START:
FINISH:
DEPTH (FT):
PILE TIP ELEV. (FT):
THEORETICAL VOL.:
GROUTING (TIME)

TEMP (DEG)

DEPTH (FT)

AUGER
ROTATIONS

START:
FINISH:

GROUT RETURN (ACTUAL) (FT):

PUMP STROKES INITIAL HEAD:
TOTAL STROKES COMPLETE PILE:
TOTAL GROUT VOL. (FT3):

GROUT CUBE/CYLINDERS

FLOWCONE
(SEC)

TIME MADE

SET NO.

RE-GROUTING SUMMARY

PUMP
STROKES

GROUT
FACTOR

5 to 0
10 to 5
15 to 10
20 to 15
25 to 20
30 to 25
35 to 30
40 to 35
45 to 40
50 to 45
55 to 50
60 to 55
65 to 60
70 to 65
75 to 70
80 to 75
85 to 80

AUGER DIA. (IN):

AUGERING (TIME)

TIME
SAMPLED

INSTALLATION SUMMARY

INITIAL
INSTALLATIO
N

DESIGN DIA. (IN)

GROUT SAMPLING/TESTING
MIX NO.:_______________

WATER
ADDED ON
SITE (GAL)

DEPTH (FT)

ROTATIONS

PUMP
STROKES

GROUT
FACTOR

5 to 0
10 to 5
15 to 10
20 to 15
25 to 20
30 to 25
35 to 30
40 to 35
45 to 40
50 to 45
55 to 50
60 to 55
65 to 60
70 to 65
75 to 70
80 to 75
85 to 80
INITIAL:

INITIAL:

OVERALL GROUT FACTOR:

SPILL:

SPILL:

TOP FORM PLACED (TIME):

NET:

NET:

CENTER STEEL PLACED (TIME):

CENTER STEEL DESCRIPTION:
CENTER STEEL CENTRALIZERS:
PIPE OR GAUGES:
CAGE STEEL PLACED (TIME):
CAGE DESCRIPTION:
CAGE CENTRALIZERS:
TOP OF STEEL ELEV. (FT):
GROUT LOSS (IN)/REFERENCE:

PILE:

TIME:

TIME:

PUMP COUNTER @ START/STOP:

AUTOMATED MONITORING?

PUMP PRIMED?

PILE TOP CLEANED?

VOLUME (FT3/FT):

PUMP CALIBRATION:

AUGER ID:
NO.

GROUT LOSS (MM)/REFERENCE:

PILE:

Weather Protection?
Steel Placement Problem?
Other Problems?
FT3/STROKE

Y
Y

/
/

N
N

MIN. INITIAL STROKES

(NET STROKES = TOTAL - INITIAL - SPILL)

DATE

REVISION DESCRIPTION

STROKES/5 FT (100%)
STROKES/5 FT (130%)
BY

APVD.

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DATA SHEET

STS02465

STS02465-DM

AUGERED CAST-IN-PLACE PILE INSTALLATION RECORD

PAGE 1 OF 1

(SI UNITS)

FEBRUARY 2012

PILE NO.:

MEETS SPEC.?

PROJECT:

DATE:

AREA:

CONTRACTOR:

INSPECTOR:

RIG:

WEATHER:

OPERATOR:

DWG # Pile Detail

DWG # Pile Location

GROUT SUPPLIER:

____________

TICKET NO.

BATCH TIME

TRUCK NO.

ARRIVAL
TIME

LOAD (M3)

FLUIDIFIER
UNITS:
_______

PILE DATA
RE-GROUT

AUGER PITCH (MM):

GROUND ELEV. (M):
PILE TOP ELEV. (CUTOFF) (M):
DESIGN TIP ELEV. (M):
AS-BUILT LENGTH (M):
ALIGNMENT:
START:
FINISH:
DEPTH (M):
PILE TIP ELEV. (M):
THEORETICAL VOL.:
GROUTING (TIME)

TEMP (DEG)

DEPTH (M)

AUGER
ROTATIONS

START:
FINISH:

GROUT RETURN (ACTUAL) (M):

PUMP STROKES INITIAL HEAD:
TOTAL STROKES COMPLETE PILE:
TOTAL GROUT VOL. (M3):

GROUT CUBE/CYLINDERS

FLOWCONE
(SEC)

TIME MADE

SET NO.

RE-GROUTING SUMMARY

PUMP
STROKES

GROUT
FACTOR

1.5 to 0
3 to 1.5
4.5 to 3
6 to 4.5
7.5 to 6
9 to 7.5
10.5 to 9
12 to10.5
13.5 to 12
15 to 13.5
16.5 to 15
18 to 16.5
19.5 to 18
21 to 19.5
22.5 to 21
24 to 22.5
25.5 to 24

AUGER DIA. (MM):

AUGERING (TIME)

TIME
SAMPLED

INSTALLATION SUMMARY

INITIAL
INSTALLATIO
N

DESIGN DIA. (MM)

GROUT SAMPLING/TESTING
MIX NO.:_______________

WATER
ADDED ON
SITE (GAL)

DEPTH (M)

ROTATIONS

PUMP
STROKES

GROUT
FACTOR

1.5 to 0
3 to 1.5
4.5 to 3
6 to 4.5
7.5 to 6
9 to 7.5
10.5 to 9
12 to10.5
13.5 to 12
15 to 13.5
16.5 to 15
18 to 16.5
19.5 to 18
21 to 19.5
22.5 to 21
24 to 22.5
25.5 to 24
INITIAL:

INITIAL:

OVERALL GROUT FACTOR:

SPILL:

SPILL:

TOP FORM PLACED (TIME):

NET:

NET:

CENTER STEEL PLACED (TIME):

CENTER STEEL DESCRIPTION:
CENTER STEEL CENTRALIZERS:
PIPE OR GAUGES:
CAGE STEEL PLACED (TIME):
CAGE DESCRIPTION:
CAGE CENTRALIZERS:
TOP OF STEEL ELEV. (M):
GROUT LOSS (MM)/REFERENCE:

GROUT LOSS (MM)/REFERENCE:

PILE:

PILE:

TIME:

TIME:

PUMP COUNTER @ START/STOP:

AUTOMATED MONITORING?

WEATHER PROTECTION?

PUMP PRIMED?

STEEL PLACEMENT PROBLEM?

PILE TOP CLEANED?

OTHER PROBLEMS?

VOLUME (M3/M):

PUMP CALIBRATION:

AUGER ID:
NO.

M3/STROKE

MIN. INITIAL STROKES

(NET STROKES = TOTAL - INITIAL - SPILL)

DATE

REVISION DESCRIPTION

STROKES/1.5 M (100%)
STROKES/1.5 M (130%)
BY

APVD.