This dissertation presents the data of an instrumented load test in a wharf, emphasizing the importance of field instrumentation to analyze the behavior of the structure during the load test. First, a review was carried out on the behavior of pile groups, focusing on the influence of pile spacing in the interaction factors. It also considered the influence of the raft stiffness on the load distribution and factor of safety of the piles. The main characteristics of the wharf were presented, such as, geometry, dimensions, deformability and strength properties of the concrete. The geological and geotechnical subsoil profile have been presented, indicating a soft clay layer resting on a very compact residual soil. The particularities of the instrumentation used on the test, composed by strain gauges, electrolevels and a topographic level, were presented since the assembly and calibration, to the installation on field. Despite its underutilization in geotechnical engineering practice, the use of electrolevels was emphasized, due to its versatility, accuracy and the fact that they can be reutilized. The load test procedure was made to simulate the real situation as close as possible, where strain in four piles, rotation and settlement of the deck were monitored. The structure performanced well during the test, presenting low level of strain in piles, negligible angular distortion of the deck and low values of total and residual settlements.