Impactapost™ - Specifications

50NB (2") 600mm Blades

GROUND EXTRACTION AND SIDELOAD TESTS

Mean Tension at Ground Release
mm
Inches
N
Kg
lbs
21340
2179
4794
100
3.94
13260
1354
2979
200
7.87
10800
1103
2427
300
11.81
7840
801
1762
400
15.75
7480
764
1681
500
19.69
6620
676
1487
         
Mean Tension Horizontal Force
Sandy road surface
Nudgee Road, Nudgee.
N
Kg
lbs
15800
1613
3549
Test Site #2
PJN: 31188
Soil Description
Shear Strength
(CU)
500mm
Silty Sand (SM) (light brown)
Dry & medium sands
Fine to medium sands
20KPa
1000mm
Sandy silty clay
(orange brown) Just moist & stiff
Fine to medium sands
50KPa
1500mm
Sand content decreasing with depth
70KPa
2000mm
Sand content decreasing with depth
100KPa
         
Beach sand
Nudgee Road, Nudgee.
N
Kg
lbs
8240
841.5
1851
Test Site #2
PJN: 31189
Soil Description
Shear Strength
(CU)
500mm
Silty Sand (SM) (light brown)
Moist & loose
Fine to medium sands
20KPa
1000mm
Moist to wet & loose
20KPa
1500mm
Seepage
35KPa
2000mm
Wet & loose
35KPa

Several samples were installed into the ground 1.5 metres (4'9") apart. Mean ground penetration via Atlas Copco Cobra Power Hammer was 38 seconds. Horizontal tension load was placed 600mm (23.6") above ground level.

POST EXTRACTION TESTS - Pulling Post from Anchor

Extraction Force - Fastening Systems
 
N
Kg
lbs
Metal Collar
20700
2114
4651

 

Sand installation

 

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