A plate-load test was conducted on-site in Cavite in which the soil was found to be clay. PLT was conducted using a circular plate having a diameter of 795 mm. The ultimate load for the test was found to be 628 kN/m². What should be the maximum allowable load of a footing having a diameter of 3.7 m? Use an FS of 4.85.

A plate-load test was conducted on-site in Cavite in which the soil was found to be clay. PLT was conducted using a circular plate having a diameter of 795 mm. The ultimate load for the test was found to be 628 kN/m². What should be the maximum allowable load of a footing having a diameter of 3.7 m? Use an FS of 4.85.

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter8: Mat Foundations

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Problem 8.8P: From the plate load test (plate dimensions 1 ft × 1 ft) in the field, the coefficient of subgrade...

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