Pile Profile Tests
(Sonicaliper / SHAPE / Koden Pile Test)
SoniCaliper or Shaft Area Profile Evaluator (SHAPE) method are cost-effective and are used as quality assurance testing instrument and device. Usually to determine the excavation dimensions and verticality/stability.
They are also often used for deep foundations excavations such as drilled shafts, slurry walls, barrettes etc. Whereas, Koden test, based on ultrasonic distance measurement, is used to inspect the verticality, diameter / bell-out diameter of the pile hole (dropping down an instrument along the pile hole to the bottom).
In Geonamics, we have our own skilled testing and reporting team who can provide a tailored the best solution according to the needs of our clients.
