Advantages in using Thermal Integrity Profiling

There are several different integrity test methods available for assessing drilled shafts/bored piles, ACIP/CFA piles, and diaphragm walls and panels. Each of these test methods offers both advantages as well as limitations for the applications. Many times, the integrity method is chosen without a great deal of understanding on what the test can truly indicate and equally important, what the test method is unable to highlight. This paper will outline the various test methods along with the advantages and limitations for each and will focus on the capabilities and advantages of using Thermal Integrity Profiling as the primary deep foundation integrity testing method. As the Thermal Integrity Profiling method is deployed widely throughout the world, it is important to understand the method and all the capabilities and limitations. The Thermal Integrity Profiling method will be explained in detail along with case histories where Thermal Integrity Profiling was implemented