Sir according to is 2911 part 4 design load is the test load in lateral load test on pile not use factor of safety only initial test me factor of safety 2.5
Applying the load but Load showing in pressure gauge, Already video available regarding load and pressure gauge calculation, please watch may be doubt clear.
What is the size of Concrete block for jack support, That block size should be sufficient to take the jack pressure reaction, Practically the block weight should be Pile test load x 2.5 (to account the friction resistance of concrete and soil)
@@Blogcompany_New dear as per Is code - 2911, part -4, Koi bhi load test tabhi kar sakte hai jab concrete apna 100% Strength achieved kar lega tab, Yani ki 28 days mein hi concrete strength achieved karegi, Ish liye test 28 days ke baad hi hoo gaa.