Our firm started to use the Static Load Tester (SLT) in the project of Sokhna Port Development Project. The SLT automatically obtains and records reliable readings at programmable load intervals during a static load test. The system allows for monitoring of up to 16 independent channels taken from traditional pile-top measurements or from embedded sensors from each data acquisition box. Many boxes can be connected to the Static Load Tester at once. Automatic data collection and display allows real time monitoring, analysis, and interpretation of results.

Static load testing is used to evaluate the load resistance behavior of deep foundations prior to structure construction. It differs from rapid and dynamic load testing in that the load is applied to the deep foundation slower. Static Load Tests can be performed to validate foundation design assumptions regarding the axial compression or axial tension resistance provided by a deep foundation element, or its deflected shape under a lateral load.