Bi-Directional Load Testing

Bi-Directional Load Testing

Loadtest and O-Cell Technology

Loadtest possesses the worlds largest consistent international

Loadtest is dedicated to promoting and establishing the

and experience. Our clients benefit by leveraging this knowledge

Osterberg Cell (O-cell) as the premier method of static

to help design the optimal load test program and ultimately

load testing for drilled shafts and piles. Through research and

the most efficient deep foundation thereby managing project

hard work, Loadtest has redefined the science of load testing.

geotechnical risk to the benefit of project stakeholders.

database of load test results in addition to a wealth of knowledge

Numerous world testing records have been set using the O-cell
including the current world record of 72,000 kips set in St. Louis,
MO in 2010. No job has been too big or too small to enjoy the
advantages of the Osterberg Cell.

Products and Services

Dr. Jorj Osterberg invented and developed the O-cell to meet the
construction industrys need for an innovative method to test high
capacity piles. Recognizing this need, Loadtest was formed to
capitalize on this unique method of deep foundation testing. Today,
Loadtest has conducted thousands of successful O-cell tests in

Benicia-Martinez Bridge, California

over 60 countries. Many ultra-high capacity piles and mono-piles

are being designed today as a direct result of Loadtests ability to
test them. Other deep foundation testing services also include:

Top Down Testing

Automated Testing
Lateral Load Testing
Split Pile Lateral Modulus Testing
Instrumentation Monitoring
Driven Pile Monitoring
Deep Foundations Consultancy
Deep Foundation Integrity Testing

Cage splicing

Loadtest
Tel: 800.368.1138 (US)
Tel: 352.378.3717
info@loadtest.com

More information available at www.loadtest.com

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