Soil Testing Equipments

As per IS:1888, ASTM D1194, D1195. The plate-bearing test gives the load deformation characteristics of soil strata for determining the bearing capacity of foundations. The set up shall comply to carry out test as per IS: 1888 which is a standard technique for determining bearing capacity of soil. In the test, a steel plate is subjected to a gradual increment of load and corresponding settlement is noted. The plate bearing test assembly shall consist of following components and requirements as mentioned in the detailed description. Without Load Truss.

The apparatus shall be confirming to IS: 2720 (Part-XVII), IS 9198 & IS: 11209 latest edition and shall consists of following