Question

In a plate load test, how is the ultimate load estimated from the load settlement curve on a log-log graph?

• A. Directly
• B. By drawing tangents to the curve at the initial and final points
• C. By the secant method
• D. At 0.2 per cent of the maximum settlement

Answer 1

The correct option is A Directly

The log-log graph of load versus settlement distinctly shows, the failure point. The pressure corresponding to the point is taken as the bearing capacity.