Plate Bearing Test Apparatus 

This is for estimating the bearing capacity of shallow foundations in situ and for the design of flexible pavement. In the test procedure a steel plate is subjected to gradually increasing load and settlements of the plates recorded. Maximum bearing capacity is noted as that load at which the plate starts sinking rapidly.

Technical Specification:-

• The basic  outfit  consists  of: 50 tone hydraulic jacks with separate pumping unit fixed to it a 
       0-500 KN. X 0. 5 KN.
• Pressure gauge and flexible metal pipe 5mtr.
• Special ball and socket arrangement between the jack and the bearing plate
• Extension rod 12MM. dia x 25cm long for taking dial gauge readings – 16 nos.
• Magnetic base with female thread on top for holding extension rod – 4 nos.
• Top end plate, 50mm, dia with male thread for fitting onto the extension rods and positioning 
       the dial gauge plunger – 4 nos.
• Column 15cm dia x 25cm long with flanges complete with four bolts and nuts – 2 nos.
• Column 15cm x 50cm long with flanges complete with four bolts and nuts – 1 nos.
• Bridge  support  of  welded  steel  angle  construction,  5  mtr.  span and stands approximately 
       30cm, high, fitted  with  two  quick  release  clamps  after  positioning  and  holding  the dial 
       bracket – 2 nos.
• Plane M.S. Plate 60 cms x 60cms sq. X 25mm thick.
• Plane M. S. plate 45cms x 45cm. Sq. X 25mm thick.
• Plane M. S. Plate 30cms x 30cm. Sq. X 25mm thick.
• Dial Gauge 0.01mm x 25MM – 4 nos.

Note:-

• When plates of size more than 30 cm. sq are used, in order to prevent deflections of the edge, 
       a series of smaller plates are advised to be placed concentrically on the bottom plate.
• Flexible rubber pipe 1 meter length can be supplied for the hydraulic jack in the place of metal 
       pipe at extra cost. For site testing load trusses to meet the reaction of loading are available in
       different capacities as under.

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