Pile Dynamic Analyzer Test
Dynamic load testing using Pile Driving Analyser (PDA) equipment is a high-strain non-destructive load test method which can be performed during or after pile installation using conventional pile driving equipment. This test can be applied to driven type of concrete piles. PDA equipment calculates the velocity and force signals obtained from accelerometers and strain transducers attached to the pile during driving. PDA testing can be undertaken during initial driving or during re-strike drives after allowing soil setup on the pile for a suitable period of time.
