UNDERSTANDING INTEGRITY
TESTING RESULTS
€ 795,-
Interpret results with confidence
Master the Interpretation of SIT/PIT Results
Sonic Integrity Testing (SIT/PIT) is a powerful method for assessing the integrity of foundation piles. It allows fast testing of 100% of the piles — making it an essential tool for quality control.
However, while results for sound piles are often straightforward, interpreting reductions in quality or cross-sectional area can be challenging. Misinterpretations may lead to false positives or false negatives, which must be avoided at all times.
This one-day course focuses on understanding what SIT/PIT can — and cannot — tell you. You will learn what is required to obtain high-quality signals, how to identify limitations, and how to make well-founded evaluations of pile integrity.
After the training, participants will be able to confidently understand, assess, and interpret SIT/PIT results and determine the reliability of the conclusions.
What You Will Learn
- How SIT measurements are performed
- Required on-site equipment and conditions
- The underestimated influence of the hammer on the results
- How to distinguish enlarged vs. reduced pile diameters
- How soil affects the signal — and how to separate soil effects from true defects
- The impact of stress wave velocity on interpretations
- Quantitative interpretation using the Site Characteristics
- Qualitative assessment using AllWave-SIT
- Typical pitfalls, limitations, and common errors
- How to prevent false positives and false negatives
- Practical examples, exercises, and real case studies
Understanding the capabilities and limitations
This course is designed especially for professionals who assess SIT/PIT results but do not perform the measurements themselves. The emphasis is on signal quality, interpretation limits and making well-founded evaluations of pile integrity.
Correct interpretation is essential to prevent false positives and false negatives and to determine how reliable the conclusions from a SIT/PIT test really are.
Who Should Attend?
Ideal for professionals who must understand and evaluate SIT/PIT test results, including:
- Structural and geotechnical engineers
- Quality control and inspection bodies
- Site supervisors
- Testing department managers
- Experts providing second opinions
- Legal and regulatory professionals
Instructor
M. van Delft
Registration
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