Thermal Integrity Profiling (TIP)

Ensure the quality of your deep foundation elements with Thermal Integrity Profiling (TIP). Our cutting-edge testing accelerates construction, detects defects, and provides real-time insights for reliable, high-performance results.

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Thermal Integrity Profiling (TIP) Services

Evaluation of the entire cross-section and the entire length of the deep foundation element measuring heat generated by curing cement to assess the quality of drilled shafts/bored piles, augured cast in place (ACIP), continuous flight auger (CFA), or drilled displacement piles, slurry walls, barrettes, soil nails and jet grouted columns. This test is conducted in conformance with ASTM D7949-14.

Advantages

Evaluates concrete quality inside and outside the reinforcing cage
Accelerates construction with tests conducted during concrete curing
Reveals necking or inclusions, bulges, variations in concrete cover, shape of shaft and cage alignment
Thermal Wire® Cables can replace access tubes
Thermal Aggregator Units (TAG) allow for real-time data review via the Cloud

Our Services

Consulting

Get the geotechnical insights you need to ensure the safety, stability, and success of your construction project.

Non-Destructive Testing

Ensure your projects meet the highest standards of quality and safety with minimal disruption.

Equipment Rental

We offer top-quality equipment rental and calibration services tailored to the geotechnical engineering industry.

Other Services

We deliver various specialized engineering services for remote monitoring, erosion testing, and quality verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between thermal integrity testing (TIP) and cross-hole sonic logging (CSL)?

Thermal Integrity Profiling (TIP) and Cross-Hole Sonic Logging (CSL) are both methods used to evaluate the integrity of deep foundations, but they operate differently:

TIP: Uses the heat generated by curing concrete to detect anomalies. Sensors measure temperature variations along the pile, identifying potential defects like voids or inclusions based on deviations from expected temperature profiles. This test also allows to assess the concrete cover by detecting deviations of the reinforcing cage.
CSL: Involves passing ultrasonic pulses between pairs of access tubes installed in the pile. By analyzing the travel time and signal strength of these pulses, CSL can detect anomalies within the pile core defined by the positioning of the access pipes within the cage. This test does not report on concrete outside the core.

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