Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
A design assistant has to decide on field estimate of bearing and settlement behaviour. Which statement is sound? Avoid the common trap that it measures cement fineness.
Foundation EngineeringPlate Load TestHARD
Choose the correct answer
A
it measures cement fineness
B
soil is classified only by smell
C
it directly gives pile driving resistance
D
a rigid plate is loaded and settlement is observed
Correct Answer
D. a rigid plate is loaded and settlement is observed
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Plate load tests estimate load-settlement response of near-surface soil. Correct option: D.
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