What is plate load test?

Answer Posted / suganya

plate load test is the field test to determine the ultimate
bearing capacity of soil.the ultimate bearing capacity is
taken as a load at which the plate start sinking at a rapid
rate.
methods
*bearing plate
*test pit
*loading arrangement
*load increment
*setting of the plate
*settlement and observation
*load settlement curve and ultimate bearing capacity

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