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If water table is encountered in the standard pit while conducting plate load test

A

The load test should be abandoned

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The pit is considered unsafe

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Test should be conducted with complete dewatering continuously throughout the test duration.

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The bearing capacity of soil cannot be determined in this condition

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Solution

The correct option is C Test should be conducted with complete dewatering continuously throughout the test duration.
If water table is encountered while conducting plate load test, it has to be lowered by pumping before placing the plate. Throughout the test duration complete dewatering is to be carried out.

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