21.2.5.1 - Test Procedure
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What is the primary purpose of the Plate Bearing Test?
💡 Hint: Think about the importance of soil in pavement construction.
What is measured during the Plate Bearing Test?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to soil when weight is applied.
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What is the primary function of the Plate Bearing Test?
💡 Hint: Think about what the test is used for in construction.
True or False: The modulus of subgrade reaction can be calculated using the ratio of applied pressure to settlement.
💡 Hint: Consider what the modulus represents in soil behavior.
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A plate load test yields an average settlement of 1.0 cm under a load of 800 kg. What is the modulus of subgrade reaction?
💡 Hint: Use the provided formula for calculation.
If during a Plate Bearing Test, moisture content is too high, how might that affect the test results and what adjustments would you suggest?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between moisture and soil strength.
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