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Force∆R∆u31( )(2.12)where,BTA = integrity factor used in PDA, %;α = a defining term, dimensionless;∆u = the change between force and the apparent velocity at the location wherechange in pile impedance occurs, kN or kip;FT1 = the force at pile top at the time <strong>of</strong> impact, kN or kip; and∆R = the soil resistance at the time before the sudden increase in the velocitybecomes noticeable, kN or kip.KipsFT1400ForceVelocity200010 20 30 40 ms-200PileTop54 ft8.6 msExtend ApparentVelocity line ParallelTo ForceDamage240 ft38.2 msFigure 2.4: A typical pile damage force and velocity record (after Rausche and Goble, 1979)

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