Question

Identify the method given below.

(a) Plate load test

(b) Method of loading

(c) Analytical method

(d) Penetration test

I have been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.

The question is from Ground Techniques topic in section Site Investigation and Ground Techniques of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) Plate load test

To explain: Plate load test is the improved refined method and it is widely used for determining the bearing capacity of soil for important civil structures. Specifically, this method is plate load method with gravity loading par platform which consists of loading of sand bags.