2.11.1 - Plate Load Test
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What is the main purpose of the Plate Load Test?
💡 Hint: Think about what we need to know for pavement designs.
What does the k-value represent?
💡 Hint: Focus on what happens to the soil when we load it.
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What does the Plate Load Test measure?
💡 Hint: Consider what key factor we assess when loading soil.
True or False: The k-value is a measure of how much moisture is retained by the soil.
💡 Hint: Think about what k-value relates to in terms of soil strength.
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If a Plate Load Test shows a settlement of 10mm under 250 kN/m², what is the k-value? How would the type of soil affect this result?
💡 Hint: Remember to convert all units to meters for your calculation.
Discuss the implications of a low k-value observed during the Plate Load Test. How should an engineer respond?
💡 Hint: Consider what you might do to enhance a soil's load-bearing capacity.
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