| Sheet 4: Loading Procedure | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Load Increment (kN) | | | | Duration (min) | | | | Number of Cycles | | |
The plate load test is a widely used field test to determine the bearing capacity of soil and settlement of structures under loads. The test involves applying a load to a steel plate placed on the soil surface and measuring the resulting settlement. The data collected from the test is then used to calculate the bearing capacity of the soil and design foundations. plate load test report xls work
| Sheet 5: Settlement Measurements | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Load (kN) | Settlement (mm) | Time (min) | | | | | | Sheet 4: Loading Procedure | | |
| Sheet 6: Load-Settlement Curve | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Load (kN) | Settlement (mm) | | | | | | | Sheet 5: Settlement Measurements | | |
| Sheet 3: Soil Properties | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Soil Type | | | | Moisture Content (%) | | | | Dry Density (kg/m³) | | | | Cohesion (kPa) | | | | Friction Angle (°) | | |
| Sheet 7: Bearing Capacity Calculations | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Ultimate Bearing Capacity (kPa) | | | | Allowable Bearing Capacity (kPa) | | | | Safety Factor | | |