B.E.S.T. The Bolivian Experimental Site for Testing Piles

GEOTECHNICAL IN SITU INVESTIGATION

A large number of soil tests were carried out in order to study the pile type feasibility on site, and to establish empirical correlations from non-ordinary test results (such as, DMT, Pressuremeter test, geophysical tests) towards pile design matters.

Foreachsingle pile, four differentstatic loadingtests were carried out:
CPTu, SCPTu Piezocone tests, in some cases Seismic piezocone tests.
SDMT: Seismic Dilatometer of Marchetti tests.
SPT-T: Standard Penetration Tests with measurement of the Energy transferred and Torque measurement.
DPSH-T: Dynamic Penetration Super Heavy test with Torque measurement.

In addition, geophysical tests werecarried outcomprising MASW and REMI in order to obtain shear wave velocity (V_s) profiles.

In summary, extensive geotechnical information of high quality and precision was compiled, to be used for pile design practices.