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Method Statement For Sonic Logging Test-naga3-Rev.01-Dc230321

The document provides a methods statement for conducting sonic logging tests on bored piles. It describes the test principle, which involves using transmitters and receivers in pre-installed sonic tubes to measure the velocity and waveform of ultrasonic signals passing through the concrete from tube to tube. Defects and inconsistencies in the concrete will be revealed based on changes in signal velocity and waveform. Equipment, test procedures, specifications, analysis methods and reporting requirements are also outlined according to ASTM standard D6760-08 for integrity testing of concrete deep foundations.

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Method Statement For Sonic Logging Test-naga3-Rev.01-Dc230321

The document provides a methods statement for conducting sonic logging tests on bored piles. It describes the test principle, which involves using transmitters and receivers in pre-installed sonic tubes to measure the velocity and waveform of ultrasonic signals passing through the concrete from tube to tube. Defects and inconsistencies in the concrete will be revealed based on changes in signal velocity and waveform. Equipment, test procedures, specifications, analysis methods and reporting requirements are also outlined according to ASTM standard D6760-08 for integrity testing of concrete deep foundations.

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR SONIC LOGGING TEST 
PROJECT: NAGA3 INTERGRATED ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX AT SAMDECH SOTHEAROS
BLVS, PHNOM PENH, KINGDOM OF COMBODIA FOR NAGA 3 COMPANY LIMITED
LOCATION: PHNOMPENH,CAMBODIA 
March, 2021

01  23/03/2021  1st Issuance  Khmer D&C  Main‐Constructor  Consultant 

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR SONIC LOGGING TEST
KHMER D&C TECHNICAL CONSULTANT CO.,LTD
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Contents
I. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 3
II. BASIC OF PREPARATION .................................................................................................................. 3
III. TEST PRINCIPLE ................................................................................................................................. 3
IV. TEST EQUIPMENT............................................................................................................................... 5
V. TEST PROCEDURE .............................................................................................................................. 6
5.1. Preparation works ................................................................................................................................ 6
5.2. Testing.................................................................................................................................................... 6
VI. SPECIFICATIONS OF TEST .............................................................................................................. 14
VII. ANALYZING ....................................................................................................................................... 14
VIII. ASTM D6760‐08 “INTERGRITY TESTING OF CONCRETE DEEP FOUNDATION BY
ULTRASONIC CROSSHOLE TESTING ........................................................................................... 15
IX. REPORT ............................................................................................................................................... 16
X. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................... 16

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR SONIC LOGGING TEST
KHMER D&C TECHNICAL CONSULTANT CO.,LTD
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METHODS STATEMENT FOR SONIC TEST

Bored pile

I. INTRODUCTION 

Sonic testing is intended to give information regarding pile lengths, continuity and concrete quality. It 
is able to locate defects in piles with regard to depth, character and severity, but does not address 
the question of pile capacity 

II. BASIC OF PREPARATION

The report on sonic tests is prepared on the following basics: 

 Technical requirements, documents and drawings provided by the Employer; 

 Test data recorded at site; 

 ASTM D6760‐08: Bored pile – Integrity Testing of Concrete Deep Foundations by 
Ultrasonic Cross Hole Testing”. 

III. TEST PRINCIPLE

This  test  method  cover  procedure  for  checking  the  homogeneity  of  concrete  in  deep 
foundation such as bored pile, drilled shafts, concrete piles or auger cast piles. This method 
can also be extended to diaphragm walls, barrettes, dams etc. 

This method is used to determine the concrete bored pile is followed the principle of optical 
rules  such  as  reflection,  refraction  and  diffraction.  When  supersonic  wave  propagating  in 
concrete meets a zone with changes in material characteristics (density, structures), a part of 
the  wave  is  reflected  at  the  changes,  the  other  propagates  around  the  perimeter  of  the 
defects resulted in longer travel time (t), less velocity (V). In case the defects are holes filled 
with air, reflection and dispersion which magnitudes depending on the size of holes. Based on 
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METHOD STATEMENT FOR SONIC LOGGING TEST
KHMER D&C TECHNICAL CONSULTANT CO.,LTD
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the shape of supersonic wave displayed on the screen, concrete quality can be evaluated. The 
supersonic  wave  reflects  the  elasticity  characteristics  of  concrete  while  the  changes  in 
amplitude wave reflect the concrete integrity. 

Based on the above principles, the bored pile concrete quality is evaluated on the velocity and 
waterfall  of  each  profile  between  a  pair  of  sonic  tubes  pre‐installed  in  the  Barret.  During 
testing,  the  transmitter  in  one  tube  sends  a  high  frequency  signal  that  is  received  by  the 
receiver  in  another  tube  (see  Fig.  1).  The  special  monitor  records  and  storages  energy  and 
transmitting time of signals along entire shaft when pulling at the same time transmitter and 
receiver  at  regular  depth  intervals.  The  above  signals  are  appeared  on  monitor  screen.  The 
test is then repeated for each pair of sonic tubes. 

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR SONIC LOGGING TEST
KHMER D&C TECHNICAL CONSULTANT CO.,LTD
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6

1
1 – Test Bored pile
2 –Transmitter
3 –Receiver
4 –Sonic tube
2 3 5 – Water
6 –CHA

Fig. 1 – Schematic of sonic test 

IV. TEST EQUIPMENT

The sonic test has been carried out by the Cross Hole Ultrasonic Monitor (CHA) made in Usa. They 
have the following parts: 

 Transmitter 

 Receiver 

 Signal cable of 100 m long 

 Depth encoder 

 Main monitor 

 Computer 

 Special software 

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KHMER D&C TECHNICAL CONSULTANT CO.,LTD
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V. TEST PROCEDURE 

5.1. Preparation works 

Before testing, the following works were carried out: 

 Cleaning, checking straight of sonic tubes; 

Tube sonic test

Clean water

Bore Pile

Fig.  2  –  Clean  tubes  sonic  test 


and fill up tubes by water 

 Checking and recording the actual length, elevation of tube top, distance between tubes; 
 Filling up water into sonic tubes; 
 Connecting equipment and equipment testing. 
5.2. Testing 

The test has been carried out as follows: 
 Inputting  necessary  parameters  (Project  name,  bored  pile  name,  length,  distances 
between tubes…); 
 Lowering  two  probes  (transmitter  and  receiver)  into  sonic  tubes  until  bottom  of  tubes, 
adjusting them so that they are at the same level; 
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 Pulling at the same time two probes with constant speed about 250 ‐ 300 mm/s up to top 
of  tubes.  The  signal  of  sonic  wave  and  water‐flow  are  recorded,  stored  by  main  monitor 
and appeared on screen; 
 Repeating the same procedures for other pair tubes. 

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KHMER D&C TECHNICAL CONSULTANT CO.,LTD
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Fig.3 – Testing on site 

5.3. Data interpretation and analysis 
Test data has been interpreted and analyzed by special soft ware. The test results are presented  n 
two types of curves: 
 Supersonic wave velocity curves; 
 Waterfall graphs. 
 Fuzzy Tomography. 

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KHMER D&C TECHNICAL CONSULTANT CO.,LTD
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Fig. 4 Supersonic wave velocity curves 
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KHMER D&C TECHNICAL CONSULTANT CO.,LTD
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Fig.5 Waterfall graphs.

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KHMER D&C TECHNICAL CONSULTANT CO.,LTD
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Fig.6 first arrival time (FAT) 

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KHMER D&C TECHNICAL CONSULTANT CO.,LTD
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Fig.7 Fuzzy Tomography. 

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KHMER D&C TECHNICAL CONSULTANT CO.,LTD
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Fig.8 Defect percentage. 

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR SONIC LOGGING TEST
KHMER D&C TECHNICAL CONSULTANT CO.,LTD
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VI. SPECIFICATIONS OF TEST
The tested pile is bored pile with diameter: D.1200mm & D.1500mm

− The steel sonic tubes include: 04Ø 49mm‐D.1200mm(Figure 3), 05Ø 49mm-D.1500mm .

Fig 8: Distribution of Sonic tubes 

VII. ANALYZING

Sonic  results  have  been  presented  in  form  of  times  that  take  the  supersonic  wave  propagate 
through every section along the bored pile shank. Red pile quality has been assessed based on 
the following graph and characteristics: 

 The supersonic wave velocity.

 Waterfall graphs.

 First arrival time

 Tomography & defect percentage

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR SONIC LOGGING TEST
KHMER D&C TECHNICAL CONSULTANT CO.,LTD
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VIII. ASTM D6760‐08 “INTERGRITY TESTING OF CONCRETE DEEP FOUNDATION

BY ULTRASONIC CROSSHOLE TESTING

ASTM D6760‐08 is applied for integrity evaluation. 

 Velocity is not less than 3000m/s, the integrity of this area concrete accepted.
 The serious defect found if the velocity reduction is above 20%. Less than this figure
it is slightly defect.

 
 On the waterfall, the reduction of waterfall shows defective degree of the pile
(showed at the degree of blank on the waterfall). The integrity of the pile is
accepted should waterfall diagram shows stable and homogenous.
 The average velocity in concrete as below:

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IX. REPORT

A  final  report  for  each  testing  stage  shall  be  presented  not  later  than  three  working  days  after 
completion  of  that  stage.  The  report  shall  consist  of  a  printout  of  the  original  output,  as  well  a 
summary  table  including,  for  every  pile  tested,  the  depth  and  the  engineers'  interpretation 
regarding its integrity. 

X. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 

 From the test results, the following conclusions can be conducted:
 The average velocity in concrete of test reached in the range.
 Within  the scope  of  the  test,  no  defect  has  been  found  or  not  found.  Integrity  of
the test is accepted or not accepted.
 Attached graphs

 Supersonic wave velocity curve.
 Waterfall graphs.
 First arrival time.
 Tomography & defect percentage table
 Logging sonic record
 Calibration certificate

XI. SAMPLE REPORT

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