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Description / Abstract:
These test methods provide procedures for measuring the
temperature profile within a deep foundation element constructed
using cast-in-place concrete, such as bored piles, drilled shafts,
augered piles, diaphragm walls, barrettes, and dams, and alike. The
thermal profile induced by the curing concrete can be used to
evaluate the homogeneity and integrity of the concrete mass within
the deep foundation element.
Two alternative procedures are provided:
Method A uses a thermal probe lowered into access ducts
installed in the deep foundation element during
construction.
Method B uses multiple embedded thermal sensors attached to the
reinforcing cage installed in the deep foundation element during
construction.
All observed and calculated values shall conform to the
guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in
Practice D6026, unless superseded by this standard.
The procedures used to specify how data are collected/ recorded
and calculated in this standard are regarded as the industry
standard. In addition, they are representative of the significant
digits that should generally be retained. The procedures used do
not consider material variation, purpose for obtaining the data,
special purpose studies, or any considerations for the user's
objectives; and it is common practice to increase or reduce
significant digits of reported data to commensurate with these
considerations. It is beyond the scope of this standard to consider
significant digits used in analysis methods for engineering
design.
This standard provides minimum requirements for thermal
profiling of concrete deep foundation elements. Plans,
specifications, and/or provisions prepared by a qualified engineer,
and approved by the agency requiring the test, may provide
additional requirements and procedures as needed to satisfy the
objectives of a particular test program.
The text of this standard references notes and footnotes, which
provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding
those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as
requirements of the standard.
Units-The values stated in SI units are to be regarded
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
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validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item
mentioned in this standard. Users of this standard are expressly
advised that determination of the validity of any such patent
rights, and the risk of infringement of such rights, are entirely
their own responsibility.
Limitations-Proper installation of the access ducts or
thermal sensors is advised for effective testing and
interpretation. If a flaw is detected, then the method does not
give the exact type of flaw (for example, inclusion, bulge,
honeycombing, lack of cement particles, and alike.) but rather only
that a flaw exists. The method is limited primarily to testing the
concrete during the early curing process.
This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations,
and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish
appropriate safety and health practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.