Proposal of a new system to classify possible damages in piles partially reinforced considering the results of low strain integrity tests

Abstract

Low strain integrity tests in piles are relatively cheap, of quick execution and nondestructive. Despite all these advantages, several variables are involved and the influence of external factors can complicate the interpretation of the results. Between them, the influence of the pile reinforcement can be highlighted. In piles partially reinforced, the difference in density and elastic modulus of the concrete in different parts of the pile and the influence of the process of introducing the reinforcement bars can induce some reflections in the test that can be confused with damage in the pile and, therefore, should be taken into account to analyze the tests results.  In this research, the influence of the reinforcement embedded in the piles is analyzed using numerical (FEM) simulations and comparing them with tests made in the field. A new classification of possible damages is proposed based on the analysis of the reflections observed at the end of the reinforcement cage embedded in a pile partially reinforced.

Author Biographies

Rodrigo Paulo Strano Pasqual, Federal University of Paraná
Graduado em Engenharia Civil UFPR. Especialização em Patologia de Construção Civil UTFPR. MBA em Gerenciamento de Projetos ISAE/FGV.Mestre em Engenharia de Construção Civil UFPR.
Tennison Freire Souza Júnior, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Graduado em Engenharia Civil pela Escola Politécnica da Universidade Federal da Bahia (2012).Possui MBA (Master Business Administration) em Gestão de Projetos pelo SENAI-BA (2015), Mestre em Engenharia da Construção Civil com ênfase em Geotecnia pelo PPGECC(Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia de Construção Civil) na Universidade Federal do Paraná (2018). Atualmente é doutorando em Engenharia Civil com ênfase em Geotecnia pelo PPGEC (Programa de Pós-Graduação de Engenharia Civil) na Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Possui experiência em obras com fundações rasas e profundas, obras de saneamento e obras residenciais.
Published
2019-05-30