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Plate Bearing Test is one of the most critical, reliable, and high-impact in-situ soil tests used to determine the ultimate bearing capacity and expected settlement of the ground under structural loads.
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Plate Bearing Test is one of the most critical, reliable, and high-impact in-situ soil tests used to determine the ultimate bearing capacity and expected settlement of the ground under structural loads. This essential geotechnical test provides engineers with confidence, accuracy, and dependable data needed for safe foundation design.
| Model | 2823010 | 2823020 | 2823030 |
| Description | Plate Bearing Field Test Set | Plate Bearing Field Test Set | Plate Bearing Field Test Set |
| Capacity | 300 kN | 500 kN | 1000KN |
| Resolution | 3 kN | 5 kN | |
| Plates | 200,300, 450mm | 200,300, 450mm | 200,300, 450mm |
| Stroke Limit | 100 mm | 100 mm | |
| Display | Dial Gauge | Dial Gauge | Dial Gauge |
| Oil Capacity | 45 lit | 5 lit | |
| Base Plate Size | 200,300,450 mm | 200,300,450 mm | |
| Gauge | 100 mm dia | – |
The Plate Bearing Test is performed on-site to evaluate how soil responds under incremental loading conditions. It is particularly valuable for shallow foundation design, road construction, pavement engineering, and assessing ground conditions for temporary structures. Because the Plate Bearing Test delivers real behavior under real loading action, it remains one of the most trusted field tests in geotechnical engineering.
This test is carried out following the guidelines of BS 1377 Part 9: 1990, ensuring consistency, dependability, and internationally recognized accuracy.
The Plate Bearing Test involves placing a steel plate—usually circular and with a known diameter—at the test location. A reaction load (typically from a truck or hydraulic loading frame) is applied onto the plate. The load increases gradually through controlled increments, and at each increment, the settlement of the plate is precisely recorded.
As loading continues, engineers watch for the point at which the plate begins to settle more rapidly. This critical moment indicates that the soil is approaching its ultimate bearing capacity.
The ultimate bearing capacity is calculated by dividing the total applied load by the area of the plate. To maintain structural reliability, design engineers apply a factor of safety, yielding the soil’s safe bearing capacity—the value used in foundation design.
The Plate Bearing Test delivers real, first-hand insight into soil performance under actual field loading. This makes it extremely valuable for:
Determining shallow foundation suitability
Predicting settlement behavior
Evaluating subgrade strength for pavements and roadbeds
Reducing costly structural failures
Ensuring compliance with engineering and safety standards
Because the Plate Bearing Test directly measures the soil’s deformation under load, it provides more reliable data than purely theoretical or laboratory-based estimates.
The Plate Bearing Test offers numerous benefits that help engineers make better, safer decisions:
Accurate prediction of settlement under real loads
Direct measurement of soil deformation
Immediate on-site results for fast decision-making
Compliance with recognized standards (BS 1377)
Improved quality control for road and pavement projects
Reduced risk of foundation failure
This combination of accuracy, speed, and real-world relevance makes the Plate Bearing Test a powerful tool for any geotechnical investigation.
| Description | Plate Bearing Field Test Set |
|---|---|
| Model | 2823010, 300 kN, 2823020, 500 kN, 2823030, 1000KN |
| Capacity | 300 kN, 500 kN |
| Resolution | 3 kN, 5 kN |
| Stroke Limit | 100 mm |
| Display | Dial Gauge |
| Base Plate Size | 200,300,450 mm |
| Oil Capacity | 4 lit, 5 lit |
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