STANDARD PENETRATION TEST

CONE PENETRATION TEST

TEST PIT
 AUGER TEST

The auger boring method is a way to obtain soil samples from different depths by drilling, without
having to dig a pit. This way, a continuous series of soil samples is taken which makes it possible to
assemble a core* showing the soil horizons. The auger boring method is cheap and fast, you can quickly
check the soil at several places on your site, but it provides only disturbed samples. An auger may be
used in most soils above the water table and in cohesive soils below the water table. If you do not have
an auger, you may be able to borrow one from a neighboring agricultural station or experimental farm.
 PLATE LOAD TEST

Plate Bearing Test also known as plate load test or static loading test, is an in-situ load bearing test of
soil. The activity of plate bearing test is performed in order to determine the bearing capacity of soil
underneath that is likely to take the anticipated load of temporary or a permanent structure.

It’s basically consists of loading a steel plate of known diameter and recording the settlements
corresponding to each load increment. The test load is gradually increased till the plate starts to settle at
a rapid rate. The total value of load on the plate divided by the area of the steel plate gives the value of
the ultimate bearing capacity of soil. A factor of safety is applied to give the safe bearing capacity of soil.

The Plate Bearing Test is normally carried out at foundation level, either on the surface or in a shallow
pit.