TL;DR
A pier load test verifies that a helical or push pier can carry its design load by jacking against it and recording movement in increments, typically to 150 or 200 percent of the working load. The installer logs pressure and deflection so the engineer can confirm capacity before the pier is locked off and the structure's weight is transferred.
What it means
A pier load test verifies that a helical or push pier can carry its design load by jacking against it and recording movement in increments, typically to 150 or 200 percent of the working load. The installer logs pressure and deflection so the engineer can confirm capacity before the pier is locked off and the structure's weight is transferred. Results usually appear in the closeout package that backs a foundation repair warranty.
Where it sits in the glossary
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