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SAMPLE SPECIFICATION for HIGH STRAIN DYNAMIC TESTING of DRIVEN PILES October 2014 In using this sample specification, it should be recognized that each site and structure is unique. Therefore, geotechnical judgment based upon knowledge of the local soil conditions and deep foundation installation practice should be used to modify this sample specification to address the requirements of a specific project. PART ONE - GENERAL 1.01 Summary of Work Dynamic testing involves attaching at least two strain transducers and two accelerometers to the pile near the pile head during initial driving or at a convenient location during re-strike testing. A cable or wireless transmitter connects the sensors near the pile head with the Pile Driving Analyzer? (PDA) system (available from Pile Dynamics, Inc., 30725 Aurora Road, Cleveland, OH 44139, USA; /pdi; email: info@; phone: +1 216-831-6131; or equivalent, located a safe distance from the pile, but not more than 100 m (330 ft ) from the pile. (Commentary: In most instances dynamically tested piles should be specified to be a few feet longer than standard pile lengths so that sensors are not driven into the ground. This and subsequent commentary – in parenthesis - are provided only for guidance and can be deleted, making the actual specifications relatively brief.) The (Owner, Engineer, Contractor, Quality Control Agency) shall secure the services of a Dynamic Testing Consultant. Dynamic testing shall be performed on ____ indicator piles during the final ____ m (ft) of initial driving and/or during restrike a minimum of ____ days after initial driving. (Note: The number of indicator piles is based upon structure type and size as well as subsurface variability. For example, one indicator pile for every 500 square meters (5,000 square feet) of building footprint or two per bridge pier may be appropriate depending upon subsurface conditions) (Note: Typical test during installation is during last 3 to 12 m (