Plate Bearing Test
Product Code : JA-SM-8871
The plate bearing test equipment is used to estimate the bearing capacity of shallow foundations, for flexible pavement design and for load tests on soil and flexible pavement layers. A hydraulic jack with a fixed pumping unit applies up to 500 kN to mild steel bearing plates of 30, 45 and 60 cm, and settlement is read on four 0.01 mm dial gauges held from a 5 m bridge support (SKU JA-SM-8871).
Specifications
Standard supply and options as listed:
| Product | Plate Bearing Test |
| SKU | JA-SM-8871 |
| Hydraulic jack | Fixed pumping unit, 0-500 kN x 0.5 kN |
| Pressure line | Pressure gauge and 5 m flexible metal pipe |
| Bearing plates | Plain mild steel, 25 mm thick: 60 x 60 cm, 45 x 45 cm, 30 x 30 cm |
| Columns | 1 x 15 cm x 50 cm long; 2 x 15 cm dia x 25 cm long; flanged, with bolts and nuts |
| Bridge support | Welded steel angle, 5 m span, about 30 cm high, two quick release clamps and dial bracket |
| Seating | Ball and socket between jack and bearing plate |
| Extension rods | 16, 12 mm dia x 25 cm long |
| Rod fittings | 4 top end plates, 50 mm dia; 4 magnetic bases |
| Dial gauges | 4, 0.01 mm x 25 mm |
| Optional plates | Plain MS 75 cm and 50 cm x 25 mm; grooved MS 30, 45, 60 and 75 cm square x 25 mm |
| Optional hose | 1 m flexible rubber pipe in place of the metal pipe |
Uses of the plate bearing test
- Estimating the bearing capacity of shallow foundations
- Design of flexible pavements
- Load tests on soil and flexible pavement components
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers the jack, gauge, columns, bridge, plates, rods and dial gauges listed; the larger and grooved plates and the rubber hose are optional accessories. Supplied by JaincoLab. Quantities, packing and delivery lead time are stated on each quotation.
Frequently asked questions
What load can the jack apply?
Up to 500 kN, in 0.5 kN divisions.
Which bearing plates are standard?
Plain mild steel plates of 30, 45 and 60 cm square, 25 mm thick; 50 cm, 75 cm and grooved plates are optional.
How is settlement measured?
With four 0.01 mm x 25 mm dial gauges mounted from the 5 m bridge support.
Related products
More items of this type are listed in the soil mechanics equipment range.
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