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Conclusion

1) Due to the customary practice and compliance with regulatory requirements, pile load tests are almost

always required. The provision of pile load tests allows the engineer:

a) to verify design parameters,

b) to design more economical piles,

c) to check the quality of materials and workmanships, and

d) to ultimately show the performance meets load-settlement requirements.

2) It is important to understand the difference in development rate for shaft friction and end-bearing. The

load-settlement curve is an important plot to assist engineer in understanding the pile behaviour.