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In which method, a square steel plate is used to determine the bearing power of soil.(a) Plate load test(b) Method of loading(c) Analytical method(d) Penetration testThe question was asked in class test.My question comes from Ground Techniques topic in section Site Investigation and Ground Techniques of Construction & Building Materials

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Correct choice is (b) METHOD of loading

For explanation: In method of loading, a square steel plate is used whose size depends on practical conditions and it generally varies from 3000 mm^2 to 7500 mm^2. The plate should have sufficient thickness to with STAND the maximum BENDING stresses DUE to PROBABLE loading.



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