Plate load test data are given below. Plot the load-settlement curve…
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Plate load test data are given below. Plot the load-settlement curve and find the ultimate bearing capacity. Take width of plate is $300\text{mm}$ & least count of dial gauge is $0.01\text{mm}$.
Load intensity (kN/m²): 0 | 55 | 110 | 165 | 220 | 280 | 335
Dial Gauge reading A: 0 | 186 | 362 | 766 | 1886 | 4810 | 14006
Dial Gauge reading B: 0 | 192 | 365 | 758 | 1889 | 4806 | 14010
Dial Gauge reading C: 0 | 192 | 353 | 756 | 1865 | 4784 | 13984
- Year: 2014