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Plate Load Test
Plate load test: draw the pressure–settlement curve and find the safe bearing pressure of a footing for an allowed settlement.
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About this test
Enter the load–settlement readings of a plate load test to plot the curve and get the safe bearing pressure for your footing size.
How it's calculated
- Sand: Sf = Sp·[B(Bp+0.3)/(Bp(B+0.3))]²
- Clay: Sf = Sp·B/Bp
Results are calculated from the values you enter using standard formulas. Download the PDF to keep a record. For certified testing, design or construction, talk to our engineers.
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