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Chapter 9 FOUNDATION ENGINEERING<br />

Figure 9.5 Typical Arrangement of a Lateral Loading Test<br />

9.2.5.2<br />

Measurement of Pile Head Movement<br />

Devices used for measuring pile head settlement in a loading test include dial gauges (graduated to<br />

0.01 mm), linear variable differential transducers (LVDT) <strong>and</strong> optical levelling systems. A system<br />

consisting of a wire, mirror <strong>and</strong> scale is also used in lateral loading tests.<br />

March 2009<br />

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