Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
A plate load test is used mainly to estimate
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Choose the correct answer
A
Atterberg limits only
B
specific gravity of soil grains
C
permeability of sand only
D
bearing capacity and settlement characteristics
Correct Answer
D. bearing capacity and settlement characteristics
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Plate loading provides load-settlement behaviour of soil at site.
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