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STATIC LOAD TEST REPORT OF “PJ HOSTEL BUILDING”

AT
7, S.J.S SANSANWAL MARG NEAR QUTAB HOTEL KATWARIA SARAI
NEW DELHI
For

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE DELHI CENTRE

PART A

PREPARED BY:-

CORTEX CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD.

B-248, BASEMENT, C R PARK
NEW DELHI-110019

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CONTENT

Sr. No. Description of Reports Page No.

1 Introduction 2
2 Scope 2-3
3 Load test Procedure 4-5
4 Acceptance Criteria 5
5 Test v/s Analysis Result 5
6 Test Certificate 6-9
6.1 Test Result [Span 1 Ground Floor Slab] 6-7
6.2 Test Result [Span 2 First Floor Slab] 8-9
7 Conclusion 10
8 Test Procedure Annexure 11-12
9 Relevant Code 13-17
10 Load Test Marked Location 18-19

1. PURPOSE

Load testing adopted by IS 456: 2000 and ACI 357 is based on a relatively long-term duration of loading
and it is used only to evaluate whether a structure or a portion of a structure satisfies the safety
requirements of the code. The load must be arranged to maximize the deflection and stresses in the
critical regions of the structural elements to be investigated. The evaluation of the structure is based on
the two different sets of acceptance criteria to certify whether the member tested has passed the load test.
On one side was a set of visual parameters, such as no spalling or crushing of compressed concrete.

2. SCOPE

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To check the structural integrity and load carrying capacity of structure under specified design load.
Reinforced concrete structure was in a need of structural evaluation to determine if upgrade is needed
for their specific use or for accommodating higher loads. Measurements of the structural response
parameters are taken prior to any load application; and, second, the structure is loaded up to a certain
level and the measurements are again recorded.

2.1 In general, Load Testing refers to “In-situ Load testing”, which is a nondestructive test to
demonstrate the structural adequacy

� It involves applying test loads on the actual structure in question and measures its various responses,
including deflection, crack widths, and strains.
� If the structure is OK, the deflection/deflection recovery (or crack width or strain) under the applied
test load should be within the code limit.

2.2 Some reasons why we need the load testing:

� We have doubts in the quality of construction.
� Some deficiencies have occurred.

2.3 The in-situ load test should not be performed before

� Temporary support should be provided for safety in the event of a collapse under the load test.

� Temporary support must be providing to support at least 2 times the total load carrying by the
member.

� The support should be set to support the member when it deflects excessively but it should not touch
the member under the expected deflection due to the test load.

� Need to check all the possible failure modes, especially shear.

2.4 Isolate the member to be tested from other structural and/or nonstructural members so that
the test load is carry entirely by the member in questions.

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� If isolation is not possible, the loads must be applied over a large area of the structure to make sure
that the member in question carry the required.

3. REFERENCES:-

1. ACI 318-02 Ch.20 (ACI 2008)

2. IS 456: 2000
3. IS 875:1987

4. Load Test Procedure

A uniform load configuration was used for the load tests. Cement bags, placed on the top surface of the
Slab, were used for this purpose. The view of the test set-up and load details are given in attached
annexure.
4.1 Load Arrangement
The number and arrangement of spans or panels loaded shall be selected to maximize the deflection and
stresses in the critical regions of the structural elements of which strength is in doubt. More then one test
load arrangement shall be used it is single arrangement will not simultaneously result in maximum

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values of the effects (such as deflection, rotation, or stress) necessary to demonstrate the adequacy of the
structure. It is important to apply the load at locations so that its effects on the suspected defect are a
maximum and the probability of unloaded members sharing the applied load is a minimum. In cases
where it is shown by analysis that adjoining unloaded elements will help carry some of the load, the load
should be placed to develop effects consistent with the intent of the load factor.
4.2 Load intensity
4.2.1 Span 1 Ground Floor Slab:
Imposed load = 1.25 x Live load (LL) as per IS 456:2000 clause 17.6.2
Total imposed load = 1.25x 0.300 ton = 0.375 ton/Sqm = 375kg/m2
As per area calculation 375kg/Sqm load should be imposed at existing slab for carrying out load
test.
4.2.2 Span 2 First Floor Slab:
Imposed load = 1.25 x Live load (LL) as per IS 456:2000 clause 17.6.2
Total imposed load = 1.25x0.150 ton = 0.190 ton/Sqm = 190kg/m2
As per area calculation 190kg/Sqm load should be imposed at existing slab for carrying out load
test.
There are two broad types of test load
� Static loads
� Dynamic loads
� We usually do the static load test because it is easier to perform and monitor
4.3 Number of Test Sample
The number of tests required depends on the uniformity of the material and is best determined by the
licensed design profession responsible for the evaluation of floor slab of span1 ground floor Slab &
span2 first floor slab

4.4 Load Criteria

The initial value for all applicable response measurements (such as deflections, rotation, strain,
slip, crack widths) shall be obtained not more than 1 hour before application of the first load
increment. Measurements shall be made at locations where maximum response is expected.
Additional measurements shall be made if required. Uniform test load shall be applied in a manner to
ensure uniform distribution of the load transmitted to the structure or portion of the structure being
tested. Arching of the applied load shall be avoided. A set of response measurements shall be made
after the total load has been applied on the structure for at least 24 hours.

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5. Typical measurements taken in a load testing

� Displacement
� Rotation
� Range and the failure are not imminent. We need to plot load-deflection curve as the test progress to
make sure that the structure is still in the elastic.
6. Acceptance criteria
A. We have selected slab for load carrying capacity analysis as per IS 456-2000. Slab is designed only
for floor load (which is coming over that floor slab only). So here imposed load is live load
excluding finishes, wall, and partition. The structure should be subjected to a load equal to 1.25
times the imposed load (375kg/m2@ ground floor and 190kg/m2@ 1st floor given by IIT) of 24 h
and then the imposed load shall be removed.
The deflection due to imposed load only shall be recorded. If within 24 h of removal of the imposed
load the structure dose not recover at least 75% or the deflection under super imposed load, the test
may be repeated after a lapsed of 72 hour if the recovery is less then 80% the structure shall be
deemed to be unacceptable.
B. If the maximum deflection in mm, shown during 24 h under load is less than 40l 2/D, where l is the
effective span in mm, it is not necessary for the recovery to be measured and the recovery provision
of 17.6.3 of IS 456 shall not apply.
7. Test vs. Analysis Results
After the load test, there was no sign of crack or there is no further development of any type of crack.
A summary of the maximum test load capacity and permissible load based on the allowable
deflection is given in reference materials.

8. TEST RESULTS
8.1 SPAN 1 GROUND FLOOR (SLAB)
Client : Indian Statistical Institute Delhi Centre

Total Loading Surface Area : 3.4X 2.4 Meter

Location : Span 1 Ground Floor (Slab)

Total Load Applied : 3060 kg @ 375 Kg/m2

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Reading Reading Reading
Initial Reading
Just after 24 After 24
Location Reading After Remained
After Hours of Hours of Deflection Recovery
of Dial at '0' Complet deflection Recovery%
Complete Complet complete in mm in mm
Gauge Load in e Unload in mm
Loading e Load in Unload
mm in mm
in mm mm in mm
D1 1.60 1.66 1.66 1.61 1.61 0.06 0.01 0.05 83.33
D2 2.04 2.21 2.26 2.05 2.05 0.22 0.01 0.21 95.45
D3 1.64 1.80 1.82 1.68 1.67 0.18 0.03 0.15 83.33

0= Initial Reading at '0' Load in mm, 1 = Reading after 24 Hours of Load in mm,
2 = Reading After Unload in mm, 3 = Reading after 24 Hours of Unload in mm

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8.2 SPAN 2 FIRST FLOOR (SLAB)

Client : Indian Statistical Institute Delhi Centre

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Total Loading Surface Area : 2.8X 2.45 Meter

Location : Span 2 First Floor (Slab)

Total Load Applied : 1303 kg @ 190 Kg/m2

Reading Reading Reading
Initial Reading
Just after 24 After 24
Location Reading After Remained
After Hours of Hours of Deflection Recovery
of Dial at '0' Complet deflection Recovery%
Complete Complet complete in mm in mm
Gauge Load in e Unload in mm
Loading e Load in Unload
mm in mm
in mm mm in mm
D1 2.14 2.20 2.29 2.23 2.18 0.15 0.04 0.11 73.33
D2 2.04 2.10 2.21 2.13 2.07 0.17 0.03 0.14 82.35
D3 2.02 2.07 2.18 2.10 2.05 0.16 0.03 0.13 81.25

0= Initial Reading at '0' Load in mm, 1 = Reading after 24 Hours of Load in mm,
2 = Reading After Unload in mm, 3 = Reading after 24 Hours of Unload in mm

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9. CONCLUSIVE REMARK FOR SLAB PANELS:-

A. Span 1 Ground Floor Slab :-

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The test certificate shows that slab Span1 Ground Floor has shown concrete’s ideal elastic behavior.
The middle span slab of ramp area at three locations D1, D2, & D3 has recovered 83.33%,
95.45%, and 83.33% respectively, which is more than required criteria (75%) mentioned in IS
456: 2000 after the loads were entirely removed.
Lx = Effective short span = 2.4 m; D = Slab thickness = 150 mm

Critical Deflection = 40Lx2/D = (40)*(2.4)2/150 = 1.54 mm

Max measured deflection at centre = 0.22 mm < Δmax = 1.54 mm

So this slab is safe for serviceability purpose @ 375kg/sqm live load pressure and its coming dead load.

B. Span 2 First Floor Slab :-

The test certificate shows that slab span 2 first floor has shown concrete’s ideal elastic behavior. The
slab at three locations D1, D2, & D3 has recovered 73.33%, 82.35%, and 81.25% respectively,
which is not more than required criteria (75%) mentioned at all locations as per IS 456: 2000 after
the loads were entirely removed.
Lx = Effective short span = 2.45 m; D = Slab thickness = 110 mm

Critical Deflection = 40Lx2/D = (40)*(2.45)2/110 = 2.18 mm

Max measured deflection at centre = 0.14 mm < Δmax = 2.18 mm

So this slab is safe for serviceability purpose @ 190kg/sqm live load pressure and its coming dead load.

Remark: -
Following load test guidelines given in IS:456:2000, We consider the existing tested RCC slab of Span
1 ground floor & Span 2 first floor area slab is structurally safe, and fit for operation and serviceability
for recommended live load and its full dead load as per IS 875:1987.

10. Test Procedure Annexure

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1. Building platform, setting dial gauge and marking

2. Note down the reading of dial gauge: a. Zero Load b. After putting sequence loading at interval of 1
hour c. After 24 hour of full loading; d. At interval of 1 hour of sequence unloading

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3. Applied load on the slab

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11. Load Test Marked Location

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