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The Plate Bearing Test (or Plate Loading Test) is an insitu load bearing test of
soil used for determining the ultimate bearing capacity of the ground and the likely
settlement under a given load.

While site investigations for most projects consider ground conditions at depth, the
strength and variability of the near surface ground is critical for the design and
operation of working platforms. The Plate Bearing Test is typically used in the
design of temporary working structures such as working platforms for piling rigs or
pads for
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The Plate Bearing Test is carried

out in accordance with BS 1377
Part 9: 1990. It 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. Plates of varying sizes
up to 720mm diameter are available. The loading plate is placed on the ground and
connected via a load cell to a reaction load. Due to the larger size of the plate used
(compared with a CBR test) this test is more suitable for testing larger aggregate
backfills, however, it requires a larger reaction load. Typically, a minimum 15tonne
tracked excavator or other suitable plant is required for us to use as a reaction
load.

Our Engineers will advise on the plate diameter required to match the anticipated
design load and reaction load required (i.e. size of excavator) to be made available
for us on site. We will typically complete 4-6 tests in a day subject to site conditions
and can provide you with the results the following day.

Please contact us to discuss your site investigation requirements or book at test.

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Plate Bearing Test Technical Data

The plate is loaded by hydraulic jack and its settlement measured in increments.
The results can then be used to […]

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