METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TESTING LOAD-BEARING CAPACITY

In an embodiment, a hydraulic jack is provided having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion attached to a first section of a structure and the second portion attached to a second section of the structure. When a pressurized fluid is forced between the first portion and the second portion, a load is transferred to the first section and the second section by the pressure of the fluid on the first portion and the second portion. The first section and the second section are forced apart by the load, thus creating or enlarging at least one void in the structure. The pressurized fluid fills or partially fills one or more of the at least one void, thereby increasing the surface area effectively normal to the direction of the load in contact with the pressurized fluid.

Method and apparatus for investigating a borehole with a caliper

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a caliper and method for mapping the dimensions and topography of a formation such as the sidewall of a borehole. Examples of formations in which embodiments of the invention can be used include, but are not limited to, an oil, gas, pile borehole or barrette that has been drilled or excavated into the earth.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATIC LOAD TESTING USING BI-DIRECTIONAL TESTING

The subject invention pertains to a method and apparatus for testing the static load-bearing capacity of a pile. In an embodiment, one or more means for applying a test load can be disposed within a pile such that a pile element (2) can be above the means for applying a test load, and a pile element (3) can be below the means for applying a test load. Upon applying a test load, the pile element above the means for applying a test load and the pile element below the means for applying a test load tend to separate. The test loads applied to the pile can be controlled in response to the magnitude of the test load, the combined settlement rate of the pile elements, the displacement of the pile elements, and the compression of the pile elements. A test regime can continue until a programmed regime is completed or fail-safe trigger event occurs. © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TESTING LOAD-BEARING CAPACITY UTILIZING A RING CELL

An annular assembly, or ring cell, is provided for testing the load bearing capacity of piles. The ring cell walls of the annular assembly can be made of stamped material. The ring cell walls can be an outer ring wall and an inner ring wall. Alternately, the ring cell walls can have a ''U''-type shape cross-section including an outer ring wall, an inner ring wall, and a top wall. Fluid can be provided to the annular assembly through fluid supply lines into an expansion zone. The expansion zone can be a space having a bladder for filling with fluid. In another embodiment, the expansion zone can be a space between a filler material capable of withstanding high pressure separated with a membrane. The pressure of the fluid in the expansion zone can be monitored during testing. COPYRIGHT KIPO & WIPO 2010 ...

Method and apparatus for internally determining a load applied by a jack

An embodiment of the subject invention is directed to a jack incorporating one or more strain gauges. The one or more strain gauges can be positioned on, within, or integral to the jack. When a load or force is applied by the jack, one or more materials within the jack are deformed or displaced as a result of the applied load. The one or more strain gauges are used to measure the deformation or displacement and thus measure the strain. The measured strain can be used to determine the magnitude of the load applied by the jack. In an embodiment, a plurality of strain gauges are used and the resulting strain measurements can be combined to determine the applied load.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TESTING LOAD-BEARING CAPACITY

In an embodiment, a hydraulic jack is provided having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion attached to a first section of a structure and the second portion attached to a second section of the structure. When a pressurized fluid is forced between the first portion and the second portion, a load is transferred to the first section and the second section by the pressure of the fluid on the first portion and the second portion. The first section and the second section are forced apart by the load, thus creating or enlarging at least one void in the structure. The pressurized fluid fills or partially fills one or more of the at least one void, thereby increasing the surface area effectively normal to the direction of the load in contact with the pressurized fluid.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTERNALLY DETERMINING A LOAD APPLIED BY A JACK

An embodiment of the subject invention is directed to a jack incorporating one or more strain gauges. The one or more strain gauges can be positioned on, within, or integral to the jack. When a load or force is applied by the jack, one or more materials within the jack are deformed or displaced as a result of the applied load. The one or more strain gauges are used to measure the deformation or displacement and thus measure the strain. The measured strain can be used to determine the magnitude of the load applied by the jack. In an embodiment, a plurality of strain gauges are used and the resulting strain measurements can be combined to determine the applied load.

Method and Apparatus for Testing Load-Bearing Capacity Utilizing a Ring Cell

An annular assembly, or ring cell, is provided for testing the load bearing capacity of piles. The ring cell walls of the annular assembly can be made of stamped material. The ring cell walls can be an outer ring wall and an inner ring wall. Alternately, the ring cell walls can have a "U"-type shape cross-section including an outer ring wall, an inner ring wall, and a top wall. Fluid can be provided to the annular assembly through fluid supply lines into an expansion zone. The expansion zone can be a space having a bladder for filling with fluid. In another embodiment, the expansion zone can be a space between a filler material capable of withstanding high pressure separated with a membrane. The pressure of the fluid in the expansion zone can be monitored during testing.

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Visual dyslexia is characterized as a condition where an assortment of visual problems make reading difficult for dyslexics. When worn, dyslexia glasses using lenses made from didymium glass inserted into eyeglass frames have proven themselves in the marketplace to remove those problems for dyslexics that have a visual component to their reading difficulties.

Method and Apparatus for Investigating a Borehole with a Caliper

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a caliper and method for mapping the dimensions and topography of a formation such as the sidewall of a borehole. Examples of formations in which embodiments of the invention can be used include, but are not limited to, an oil, gas, pile borehole or barrette that has been drilled or excavated into the earth.

Method and apparatus for automatic load testing using bi-directional testing

The subject invention pertains to a method and apparatus for testing the static load-bearing capacity of a pile. In an embodiment, one or more load devices for applying a test load can be disposed within a pile such that a pile element can be above the load device, and a pile element can be below the load device. Upon applying a test load, the pile element above the load device and the pile element below the load device tend to separate. The test loads applied to the pile can be controlled in response to the magnitude of the test load, the combined settlement rate of the pile elements, the displacement of the pile elements, and the compression of the pile elements. A test regime can continue until a programmed regime is completed or a fail-safe trigger event occurs.

Method and apparatus for testing load-bearing capacity

In an embodiment, a hydraulic jack is provided having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion attached to a first section of a structure and the second portion attached to a second section of the structure. When a pressurized fluid is forced between the first portion and the second portion, a load is transferred to the first section and the second section by the pressure of the fluid on the first portion and the second portion. The first section and the second section are forced apart by the load, thus creating or enlarging at least one void in the structure. The pressurized fluid fills or partially fills one or more of the at least one void, thereby increasing the surface area effectively normal to the direction of the load in contact with the pressurized fluid.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INVESTIGATING A BOREHOLE WITH A CALIPER

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a caliper and method for mapping the dimensions and topography of a formation such as the sidewall of a borehole. Examples of formations in which embodiments of the invention can be used include, but are not limited to, an oil, gas, pile borehole or barrette that has been drilled or excavated into the earth. © KIPO & WIPO 2009 ...

Method and apparatus for automatic load testing using bi-directional testing

The subject invention pertains to a method and apparatus for testing the static load-bearing capacity of a pile. In an embodiment, one or more means for applying a test load can be disposed within a pile such that a pile element can be above the means for applying a test load, and a pile element can be below the means for applying a test load. Upon applying a test load, the pile element above the means for applying a test load and the pile element below the means for applying a test load tend to separate. The test loads applied to the pile can be controlled in response to the magnitude of the test load, the combined settlement rate of the pile elements, the displacement of the pile elements, and the compression of the pile elements. A test regime can continue until a programmed regime is completed or a fail-safe trigger event occurs.

Method and apparatus for testing load-bearing capacity utilizing a ring cell

An annular assembly, or ring cell, is provided for testing the load bearing capacity of piles. The ring cell walls of the annular assembly can be made of stamped material. The ring cell walls can be an outer ring wall and an inner ring wall. Alternately, the ring cell walls can have a U-type shape cross-section including an outer ring wall, an inner ring wall, and a top wall. Fluid can be provided to the annular assembly through fluid supply lines into an expansion zone. The expansion zone can be a space having a bladder for filling with fluid. In another embodiment, the expansion zone can be a space between a filler material capable of withstanding high pressure separated with a membrane. The pressure of the fluid in the expansion zone can be monitored during testing.

Method and apparatus for testing load-bearing capacity utilizing a ring cell

An annular assembly, or ring cell, is provided for testing the load bearing capacity of piles. The ring cell walls of the annular assembly can be made of stamped material. The ring cell walls can be an outer ring wall and an inner ring wall. Alternately, the ring cell walls can have a U-type shape cross-section including an outer ring wall, an inner ring wall, and a top wall. Fluid can be provided to the annular assembly through fluid supply lines into an expansion zone. The expansion zone can be a space having a bladder for filling with fluid. In another embodiment, the expansion zone can be a space between a filler material capable of withstanding high pressure separated with a membrane. The pressure of the fluid in the expansion zone can be monitored during testing.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TESTING LOAD-BEARING CAPACITY

In an embodiment, a hydraulic jack is provided having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion attached to a first section of a structure and the second portion attached to a second section of the structure. When a pressurized fluid is forced between the first portion and the second portion, a load is transferred to the first section and the second section by the pressure of the fluid on the first portion and the second portion. The first section and the second section are forced apart by the load, thus creating or enlarging at least one void in the structure. The pressurized fluid fills or partially fills one or more of the at least one void, thereby increasing the surface area effectively normal to the direction of the load in contact with the pressurized fluid. 1. A method of applying a load to a pile , comprising:locating a top portion below a top section of a pile, wherein the top portion is attached to the top section of the pile;locating a bottom portion below and proximate the top portion and above a bottom section of the pile, wherein the bottom portion is attached to the bottom section of the pile, wherein at least a portion of the cross-section of the top portion and at least a portion of the cross-section of the bottom portion is open, and wherein the top section of the pile and the bottom section of the pile are contiguous through the open portion of the cross-section of the top portion and the open portion of the cross-section of the bottom portion;injecting a fluid between the top portion and the bottom portion, such that the top portion and the bottom portion are pushed apart, the top portion pushes up on the top section of the pile, the bottom portion pushes down on the bottom section of the pile, and at least one void is created between the top section of the pile and the bottom section of the pile in a portion of the pile extending through the open portion of the cross-section of the top portion and the open portion of the cross- ...

Method and apparatus for testing load-bearing capacity

In an embodiment, a hydraulic jack is provided having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion attached to a first section of a structure and the second portion attached to a second section of the structure. When a pressurized fluid is forced between the first portion and the second portion, a load is transferred to the first section and the second section by the pressure of the fluid on the first portion and the second portion. The first section and the second section are forced apart by the load, thus creating or enlarging at least one void in the structure. The pressurized fluid fills or partially fills one or more of the at least one void, thereby increasing the surface area effectively normal to the direction of the load in contact with the pressurized fluid.

Method and apparatus for testing load-bearing capacity

In an embodiment, a hydraulic jack is provided having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion attached to a first section of a structure and the second portion attached to a second section of the structure. When a pressurized fluid is forced between the first portion and the second portion, a load is transferred to the first section and the second section by the pressure of the fluid on the first portion and the second portion. The first section and the second section are forced apart by the load, thus creating or enlarging at least one void in the structure. The pressurized fluid fills or partially fills one or more of the at least one void, thereby increasing the surface area effectively normal to the direction of the load in contact with the pressurized fluid.

Method and apparatus for investigating a borehole with a caliper

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a caliper and method for mapping the dimensions and topography of a formation such as the sidewall of a borehole. Examples of formations in which embodiments of the invention can be used include, but are not limited to, an oil, gas, pile borehole or barrette that has been drilled or excavated into the earth.

Method and apparatus for investigating a borehole with a caliper

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a caliper and method for mapping the dimensions and topography of a formation such as the sidewall of a borehole. Examples of formations in which embodiments of the invention can be used include, but are not limited to, an oil, gas, pile borehole or barrette that has been drilled or excavated into the earth.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TESTING LOAD-BEARING CAPACITY UTILIZING A RING CELL

An annular assembly, or ring cell, is provided for testing the load bearing capacity of piles. The ring cell walls of the annular assembly can be made of stamped material. The ring cell walls can be an outer ring wall and an inner ring wall. Alternately, the ring cell walls can have a “U”-type shape cross-section including an outer ring wall, an inner ring wall, and a top wall. Fluid can be provided to the annular assembly through fluid supply lines into an expansion zone. The expansion zone can be a space having a bladder for filling with fluid. In another embodiment, the expansion zone can be a space between a filler material capable of withstanding high pressure separated with a membrane. The pressure of the fluid in the expansion zone can be monitored during testing. 1. A method of applying a load to a pile , comprising:locating a top portion below a first section of a pile, wherein the top section is attached to the first section of the pile;locating a bottom portion proximate the top portion, wherein a separation zone is created such that injection of a pressurized fluid into the separation zone causes a force tending to push the top portion and the bottom portion apart and causes the top portion to push up on the first section of the pile, wherein at least a portion of the cross-section of the top portion and at least a portion of the cross-section of the bottom portion is open so as to allow the passage of materials from above the top portion to below the bottom portion, wherein if separation of the top portion and the bottom portion occurs, the top portion and bottom portion maintain relative lateral position during separation; andinjecting fluid into the separation zone in order to apply a load to the pile.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the bottom portion is located above a second section of the pile claim 1 , wherein the bottom portion is attached to the second section of the pile.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the first ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TESTING LOAD-BEARING CAPACITY

In an embodiment, a hydraulic jack is provided having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion attached to a first section of a structure and the second portion attached to a second section of the structure. When a pressurized fluid is forced between the first portion and the second portion, a load is transferred to the first section and the second section by the pressure of the fluid on the first portion and the second portion. The first section and the second section are forced apart by the load, thus creating or enlarging at least one void in the structure. The pressurized fluid fills or partially fills one or more of the at least one void, thereby increasing the surface area effectively normal to the direction of the load in contact with the pressurized fluid. 1. A method of applying a load to a pile , comprising:locating a top portion below a top section of a pile, wherein the top portion is attached to the top section of the pile;locating a bottom portion below and proximate the top portion and above a bottom section of the pile, wherein the bottom portion is attached to the bottom section of the pile, wherein at least a portion of the cross-section of the top portion and at least a portion of the cross-section of the bottom portion is open before casting the pile, and wherein the top section of the pile and the bottom section of the pile are contiguous through the open portion of the cross-section of the top portion and the open portion of the cross-section of the bottom portion;injecting a pressurized fluid between the top portion and the bottom portion, wherein injecting the pressurized fluid between the top portion and the bottom portion causes the top portion and the bottom portion to be pushed apart, the top portion to push up on the top section of the pile with an initial upward force, the bottom portion to push down on the bottom section of the pile with an initial downward force, and at least one void to be created between the top ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTERNALLY DETERMINING A LOAD APPLIED BY A JACK

An embodiment of the subject invention is directed to a jack incorporating one or more strain gauges. The one or more strain gauges can be positioned on, within, or integral to the jack. When a load or force is applied by the jack, one or more materials within the jack are deformed or displaced as a result of the applied load. The one or more strain gauges are used to measure the deformation or displacement and thus measure the strain. The measured strain can be used to determine the magnitude of the load applied by the jack. In an embodiment, a plurality of strain gauges are used and the resulting strain measurements can be combined to determine the applied load. 1. A method of determining a load applied by a jack , comprising:providing a jack having at least one strain gauge positioned such that a corresponding at least one strain experienced by the jack is related to a load applied by the jack in accordance with a load-strain relationship;applying a load with the jack;measuring the corresponding at least one strain from the at least one strain gauge; anddetermining the load applied by the jack based on the load-strain relationship,wherein the jack comprises a piston, a cylinder for receiving the piston, and a fluid positioned between a top surface of the piston and a bottom surface of a top of the cylinder, wherein pressurizing the fluid creates a first force on the piston and a second force on the cylinder tending to separate the piston and the cylinder,wherein the at least one strain gauge is incorporated with the piston of the jack, wherein the at least one strain is at least one strain experienced by the piston.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one strain gauge comprises one or more vibratory wire strain gauge.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the piston comprises a hollow body claim 2 , a top plate claim 2 , and a bottom plate claim 2 , wherein one of the one or more vibratory wire strain gauge is attached to the top plate ...

Method and apparatus for investigating a borehole with a caliper

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a caliper and method for mapping the dimensions and topography of a formation such as the sidewall of a borehole. Examples of formations in which embodiments of the invention can be used include, but are not limited to, an oil, gas, pile borehole or barrette that has been drilled or excavated into the earth.

Method and Apparatus for Investigating a Borehole with a Caliper

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a caliper and method for mapping the dimensions and topography of a formation such as the sidewall of a borehole. Examples of formations in which embodiments of the invention can be used include, but are not limited to, an oil, gas, pile borehole or barrette that has been drilled or excavated into the earth. 1. An apparatus for investigating a formation , comprising:a caliper adapted to be lowered into a formation such that an axis of the caliper is substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis of the formation, a transmitter for transmitting a transmitted pulse signal;', 'a detector for detecting a reflected pulse signal,', 'wherein the reflected pulse signal is the transmitted pulse signal reflected from a target location on a surface of the formation onto which the transmitted pulse signal is incident;', 'a means for determining the time interval between the transmission of the transmitted pulse signal and the detection of the reflected pulse signal,', 'wherein the distance from the transmitter to the target location on the surface of the formation and back to the detector is the time interval between the transmission of the transmitted pulse signal and the detection of the reflected pulse signal times the speed of the first pulse signal; and', 'a means for rotating the transmitter and the detector with respect to the axis of the caliper,', 'wherein rotation of the transmitter and the detector causes the target location on the surface of the formation onto which the transmitted pulse signal is incident to rotate with respect to the axis of the caliper., 'wherein the caliper comprises2. The apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the formation is a borehole.31. The apparatus according claim 1 , further comprising:a means for raising and lowering the caliper in the formation,wherein raising and lowering the caliper in the formation causes the target location on the surface of the formation to raise and lower, ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INVESTIGATING A BOREHOLE WITH A CALIPER

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a caliper and method for mapping the dimensions and topography of a formation such as the sidewall of a borehole. Examples of formations in which embodiments of the invention can be used include, but are not limited to, an oil, gas, pile borehole or barrette that has been drilled or excavated into the earth. 1. An apparatus for investigating a formation , comprising:a caliper adapted to be lowered into a formation such that an axis of the caliper is substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis of the formation, a transmitter for transmitting a transmitted pulse signal;', 'a detector for detecting a reflected pulse signal,', 'wherein the reflected pulse signal is the transmitted pulse signal reflected from a target location on a surface of the formation onto which the transmitted pulse signal is incident;', 'a means for determining the time interval between the transmission of the transmitted pulse signal and the detection of the reflected pulse signal,', 'wherein the distance from the transmitter to the target location on the surface of the formation and back to the detector is the time interval between the transmission of the transmitted pulse signal and the detection of the reflected pulse signal times the speed of the first pulse signal; and', 'a means for rotating the transmitter and the detector with respect to the axis of the caliper,', 'wherein rotation of the transmitter and the detector causes the target location on the surface of the formation onto which the transmitted pulse signal is incident to rotate with respect to the axis of the caliper., 'wherein the caliper comprises2. The apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the formation is a borehole.31. The apparatus according claim 1 , further comprising:a means for raising and lowering the caliper in the formation,wherein raising and lowering the caliper in the formation causes the target location on the surface of the formation to raise and lower, ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INVESTIGATING A BOREHOLE WITH A CALIPER

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a caliper and method for mapping the dimensions and topography of a formation such as the sidewall of a borehole. Examples of formations in which embodiments of the invention can be used include, but are not limited to, an oil, gas, pile borehole or barrette that has been drilled or excavated into the earth. 1. An apparatus for investigating a formation , comprising:a caliper adapted to be lowered into a formation such that an axis of the caliper is substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis of the formation, a transmitter for transmitting a transmitted pulse signal;', 'a detector for detecting a reflected pulse signal,', 'wherein the reflected pulse signal is the transmitted pulse signal reflected from a target location on a surface of the formation onto which the transmitted pulse signal is incident;', 'a means for determining the time interval between the transmission of the transmitted pulse signal and the detection of the reflected pulse signal,', 'wherein the distance from the transmitter to the target location on the surface of the formation and back to the detector is the time interval between the transmission of the transmitted pulse signal and the detection of the reflected pulse signal times the speed of the first pulse signal; and', 'a means for rotating the transmitter and the detector with respect to the axis of the caliper,', 'wherein rotation of the transmitter and the detector causes the target location on the surface of the formation onto which the transmitted pulse signal is incident to rotate with respect to the axis of the caliper., 'wherein the caliper comprises2. The apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the formation is a borehole.31. The apparatus according claim 1 , further comprising:a means for raising and lowering the caliper in the formation,wherein raising and lowering the caliper in the formation causes the target location on the surface of the formation to raise and lower, ...

Method and apparatus for investigating a borehole with a caliper

An apparatus for investigating a formation, comprises a caliper provided with a transmitter for transmitting a transmitted pulse signal; a detector for detecting a reflected pulse signal, wherein the reflected pulse signal is the transmitted pulse signal reflected from a target location on a surface of the formation onto which the transmitted pulse signal is incident; a means for determining the time interval between the transmission of the transmitted pulse signal and the detection of the reflected pulse signal; a means for rotating the transmitter and the detector with respect to the axis of the caliper, wherein rotation of the transmitter and the detector causes the target location on the surface of the formation onto which the transmitted pulse signal is incident to rotate with respect to the axis of the caliper. A corresponding method is also disclosed.

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Method and apparatus for internally determining a load applied by a jack

An embodiment of the subject invention is directed to a jack incorporating one or more strain gauges. The one or more strain gauges can be positioned on, within, or integral to the jack. When a load or force is applied by the jack, one or more materials within the jack are deformed or displaced as a result of the applied load. The one or more strain gauges are used to measure the deformation or displacement and thus measure the strain. The measured strain can be used to determine the magnitude of the load applied by the jack. In an embodiment, a plurality of strain gauges are used and the resulting strain measurements can be combined to determine the applied load.

Method and apparatus for testing load-bearing capacity utilizing a ring cell

An annular assembly, or ring cell, is provided for testing the load bearing capacity of piles. The ring cell walls of the annular assembly can be made of stamped material. The ring cell walls can be an outer ring wall and an inner ring wall. Alternately, the ring cell walls can have a “U”-type shape cross-section including an outer ring wall, an inner ring wall, and a top wall. Fluid can be provided to the annular assembly through fluid supply lines into an expansion zone. The expansion zone can be a space having a bladder for filling with fluid. In another embodiment, the expansion zone can be a space between a filler material capable of withstanding high pressure separated with a membrane. The pressure of the fluid in the expansion zone can be monitored during testing.

Method and apparatus for testing load-bearing capacity utilizing a ring cell

An annular assembly, or ring cell, is provided for testing the load bearing capacity of piles. The ring cell walls of the annular assembly can be made of stamped material. The ring cell walls can be an outer ring wall and an inner ring wall. Alternately, the ring cell walls can have a 'U'-type shape cross-section including an outer ring wall, an inner ring wall, and a top wall. Fluid can be provided to the annular assembly through fluid supply lines into an expansion zone. The expansion zone can be a space having a bladder for filling with fluid. In another embodiment, the expansion zone can be a space between a filler material capable of withstanding high pressure separated with a membrane. The pressure of the fluid in the expansion zone can be monitored during testing.

Method and apparatus for testing load-bearing capacity

In an embodiment, a hydraulic jack is provided having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion attached to a first section of a structure and the second portion attached to a second section of the structure. When a pressurized fluid is forced between the first portion and the second portion, a load is transferred to the first section and the second section by the pressure of the fluid on the first portion and the second portion. The first section and the second section are forced apart by the load, thus creating or enlarging at least one void in the structure. The pressurized fluid fills or partially fills one or more of the at least one void, thereby increasing the surface area effectively normal to the direction of the load in contact with the pressurized fluid.

Method and apparatus for internally determining a load applied by a jack

Method and apparatus for testing load-bearing capacity

In an embodiment, a hydraulic jack is provided having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion attached to a first section of a structure and the second portion attached to a second section of the structure. When a pressurized fluid is forced between the first portion and the second portion, a load is transferred to the first section and the second section by the pressure of the fluid on the first portion and the second portion. The first section and the second section are forced apart by the load, thus creating or enlarging at least one void (24) in the structure. The pressurized fluid fills or partially fills one or more of the at least one void, thereby increasing the surface area effectively normal to the direction of the load in contact with the pressurized fluid. The most illustrative drawing is FIG.IA.

Method and apparatus for testing load-bearing capacity utilizing a ring cell

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Method and apparatus for testing load-bearing capacity

In an embodiment, a hydraulic jack is provided having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion attached to a first section of a structure and the second portion attached to a second section of the structure. When a pressurized fluid is forced between the first portion and the second portion, a load is transferred to the first section and the second section by the pressure of the fluid on the first portion and the second portion. The first section and the second section are forced apart by the load, thus creating or enlarging at least one void in the structure. The pressurized fluid fills or partially fills one or more of the at least one void, thereby increasing the surface area effectively normal to the direction of the load in contact with the pressurized fluid.

Method and apparatus for testing load-bearing capacity utilizing a ring cell

An annular assembly, or ring cell, is provided for testing the load bearing capacity of piles. The ring cell walls of the annular assembly can be made of stamped material. The ring cell walls can be an outer ring wall and an inner ring wall. Alternately, the ring cell walls can have a "U"-type shape cross-section including an outer ring wall, an inner ring wall, and a top wall. Fluid can be provided to the annular assembly through fluid supply lines into an expansion zone. The expansion zone can be a space having a bladder for filling with fluid. In another embodiment, the expansion zone can be a space between a filler material capable of withstanding high pressure separated with a membrane. The pressure of the fluid in the expansion zone can be monitored during testing.

Method and apparatus for internally determining a load applied by a jack

Method and apparatus for internally determining a load applied by a jack

An embodiment of the subject invention is directed to a jack incorporating one or more strain gauges. The one or more strain gauges can be positioned on, within, or integral to the jack. When a load or force is applied by the jack, one or more materials within the jack are deformed or displaced as a result of the applied load. The one or more strain gauges are used to measure the deformation or displacement and thus measure the strain. The measured strain can be used to determine the magnitude of the load applied by the jack. In an embodiment, a plurality of strain gauges are used and the resulting strain measurements can be combined to determine the applied load.

Method and apparatus for testing load-bearing capacity utilizing a ring cell

An annular assembly, or ring cell, is provided for testing the load bearing capacity of piles. The ring cell walls of the annular assembly can be made of stamped material. The ring cell walls can be an outer ring wall and an inner ring wall. Alternately, the ring cell walls can have a "U"-type shape cross-section including an outer ring wall, an inner ring wall, and a top wall. Fluid can be provided to the annular assembly through fluid supply lines into an expansion zone. The expansion zone can be a space having a bladder for filling with fluid. In another embodiment, the expansion zone can be a space between a filler material capable of withstanding high pressure separated with a membrane. The pressure of the fluid in the expansion zone can be monitored during testing.

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L-alpha-Hydrazine-beta-phenylpropionic acid cpds. - decarboxylase-inhibitors Cpds. of general formula (I): R1 and R2 = H, hydroxyl, alkoxy (max. C6), phenyloxy or benzyloxy; R3 and R4 = H or alkyl (max. C6); R5 = H, a metal atom or alkyl (max. C6). (I) are decarboxylase-inhibitors in mammals. They do not pass the blood-brain barrier and may be used together with L-Dopa in the treatment of Parkinsonism causing very much reduced doses of L-Dopa. They may also be used in the treatment of diseases of the large intestine, where they inhibit the formation of serotonin and contg. the occurrence of diarrhoea. (I) do not only inhibit dioxyphenylalaninedecarboxylase but also histidine-decarboxylase and may therefore be useful as histamins. (I) do not have other physiological activity. Prepd. by splitting a racemate or other mixture of the D- and L-isomers of (I) or the L-isomer of a cpd. of general formula (II) is reacted with a halogenating agent and a base, or decomposed photolytically to give (I).

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Verfahren zur Regenerierung eines entaktivierten Kohlenwasserstoffumwandlungskatalysators

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Metall Oxyd oder hydroxydsolen

Antriebs- und Führungsvorrichtung für auf einem Typenband einer Bandschreibmaschine angeordnete Druckfinger

Verfahren zur Herstellung von thermoplastischen Matrizen

Noise suppression device for turbo-jet engines

Holster and supporting belt

Cotter-pin tool

Verfahren zur herstellung von chromoxyd-aluminiumoxyd-katalysatoren

Method and apparatus for testing load-bearing capacity

In an embodiment, a hydraulic jack is provided having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion attached to a first section of a structure and the second portion attached to a second section of the structure. When a pressurized fluid is forced between the first portion and the second portion, a load is transferred to the first section and the second section by the pressure of the fluid on the first portion and the second portion. The first section and the second section are forced apart by the load, thus creating or enlarging at least one void in the structure. The pressurized fluid fills or partially fills one or more of the at least one void, thereby increasing the surface area effectively normal to the direction of the load in contact with the pressurized fluid.