ASTM D 6760-08 Standard Test Method for Integrity Testing of Concrete Deep Foundations by Ultrasonic Crosshole Testing

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2008. Published February 2008. Originally approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as D6760 – 02. 7 p. This test method covers procedures for checking the homogeneity and integrity of concrete in deep foundation such as bored piles, drilled shafts, concrete piles or augercast piles. This method can also be extended to diaphragm walls, barrettes, dams etc. In this test method, all the above will be designated deep foundation elements. The test measures the propagation time and relative energy of an ultrasonic pulse between parallel access ducts (crosshole) or in a single tube (single hole) installed in the deep foundation element. This method is most applicable when performed in tubes that are installed during construction.