Ground investigation plate load test
A test to directly measure the bearing capacity characteristics of the original ground and investigate the ultimate bearing capacity.
This is a ground investigation service that applies a load through a rigid loading plate on the original ground and precisely examines the relationship between the magnitude of the load and the amount of settlement of the loading plate to investigate the bearing capacity characteristics such as ground deformation and strength. A significant advantage is that it directly measures the foundation ground of structures, making the obtained results easy to understand. By providing reliable in-situ data, it strongly supports safe and reliable decision-making in design and construction for construction projects.
basic information
The process will be carried out according to a clear flow that includes selecting the test location, shaping the test ground surface, installing the loading plate, measuring the amount of settlement, and organizing the results. There are two measurement methods: "anchor method" and "actual load method." The equipment specifications include loading beams, supports, load cells, jacks, displacement gauges, loading plates, and reference beams, which are used to directly calculate the "ultimate bearing capacity" that is closely related to the deformation characteristics and strength of the ground.
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Plate load test
Applications/Examples of results
It is applied to geological surveys of general buildings such as RC structures and condominiums, as well as the design and construction phases of various construction projects. Specifically, there are practical examples conducted to determine the "ultimate bearing capacity" of the ground for various considerations and the setting of soil parameters required during the design phase. It is widely used as a standard in-situ test when there is a need to directly and accurately understand important bearing capacity characteristics such as the deformation and strength of the foundation ground of structures.
