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Plate testing is usually used for the verification of the bearing capacity of the land of the substrate, of the foundation layer and the base layer of the flooring, although it is not uncommon to its use to investigate the bearing capacity of the soil surface or to the state compaction of granular materials and road surfaces.
The load test consists in transmitting to the soil to be tested and the subsequent increasing load increments, detecting simultaneously the sagging and therefore allows to directly determine a form of deformation or compressibility of the soil. The load transmission takes place via the application of a force by means of a hydraulic system of thrust, of a circular plate. The subsidence induced by the ground plate are simultaneously detected by centesimal or digital data acquisition systems, integral with a frame of reference outside the area of influence of the applied load. Of fundamental importance, in any case, is the use of the proper contrast medium whose mass is a function of the expected load.
These tests are generally conducted with metal plates of standard diameter D=300/450/600 millimeters, could be carried out from ground level and inside the wells whose depth is limited only by the size of the jack and related extensions.
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Site Testing Services Ltd was established in 2003 and continues to provide NATIONWIDE site testing services throughout the UK.
From Plate Load Testing to CBR Tests STS offer the full range of testing services
With offices in Cheshire, the Midlands, Berkshire and Yorkshire we can serve the whole of the UK for on-site testing and with one fixed rate no matter where your site is, the cost remains the same.
We can also have your prepared samples collected anywhere from Lands End to John O’ Groats and with turnaround times to suit you can rely on us to deliver on time. If you would like a copy of our prices then please feel free to contact us and we’ll be more than happy to put a quote together for you based on your needs.
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