When we carry out pull-out testing on utility-scale solar PV piles, we’re not just looking for a pass or fail. We’re answering the questions that matter most: how much design margin do you have, and where?
Every pull-out testing campaign delivers more than a single capacity value. Our clients receive:
- Load-displacement curves that characterise pile behaviour under both vertical and lateral loading.
- Site-wide foundation analysis, including driving feasibility, refusal rates, installation methods, and the effects of varying ground conditions such as saturation.
- Engineering design inputs, including characteristic soil-structure interaction parameters, vertical shaft resistance, and recommendations to optimise pile size, embedment depth, and installation methodology.
- Validation of foundation solutions through analysis of success rates across the site, with clear identification of validated zones, marginal areas, and practical recommendations where alternative solutions are required.
Decisions based on field performance
This level of analysis enables project teams to optimise foundation designs, reduce unnecessary conservatism, and make informed decisions based on measured field performance—not assumptions. Pull-out testing stands as an essential tool for maximising the reliability and efficiency of foundations in large-scale solar projects.
To explore how we can support your project, please feel free to contact our regional experts 📩📲
- Australia & APAC : John Byers
- Iberian Peninsula & LATAM : Daniel Jiménez
- UK and Ireland : Francisco Parra
- France & Europe : Marko Isailovic
