Plate Bearing Test
Use:-
For estimating the bearing capacity of shallow foundations and for the design of flexible pavement; also used for load tests of soil and flexible pavement components.
 
Specification:-
2 Column 15cm dia x 25cm long with flanges complete with four bolts and nuts.
1 Column 15cm x 50cm long with flanges complete with four bolts and nuts.
Pressure gauge and flexible metal pipe 5m long - 1No.
Hydraulic jack with fixed pumping unit capacity: 0-500 kN. x 0.5 kN.
4 Top end plate, 50mm, dia with a male thread for fitting onto the extension rods and positioning the dial gauge plunger.
1 Special ball and socket arrangement between the jack and the bearing plate.
16 Extension rod 12mm. dia x 25cm long.
4 Magnetic base with a female thread on top for holding extension rod.
1 Bridge support for welded steel angle construction, 5m, span and stands approximately 30cm, high, fitted with two quick release clamps, dial bracket.
Plane M.S (Mild Steel) Plate 60 cms x 60cms sq. x 25mm thick.
Plane M.S.Plate 45cms x 45cm.sq. x 25mm thick.
Plane M.S.Plate 30cms x 30cm.sq. x 25mm thick.
4 Dial Gauge 0.01mm x 25mm.
 
Accessories:-
Plane Mild Steel (M.S) Plate 75cm x 25mm thick.
Plane M.S. Plate 50cm x 25mm thick.
Grooved M.S. Plate:-
60cm x 60cm x 25mm thick, 
75cm x 75cm x 25mm thick.
45cm x 45cm x 25mm thick, 
30cm x 30cm x 25mm thick, 
Flexible rubber pipe 1m. Length for the hydraulic jack in the place of metal pipe.