The need to reliably predict foundation settlements has led to the use of plate-loading tests as a method of in situ determination of soil-deformation properties. The results of bearing-plate tests, especially when presented in graphical form, serve as a way to estimate allowable pressures and deformation moduli calculations. The magnitudes of plate settlements and the configurations of plate load-settlement curves determine decisions as to the acceptance of certain types and dimensions of foundations. This paper describes settlements of plates/experimental footings on soils in which deformation properties improve with increasing depth. A simple interpretation formula is offered to calculate allowable pressures. The application of this formula is demonstrated in plate-load test results published in the literature. Erratum to this paper appears in 18(3).
Owner : APAC- Southeast Atlanta, GA
Site Consulting Engineer: Hodges, Harbin Newberry & Tribble,Inc.
Reinforced Structure Design: Schnabel Engineering Westchester, PA
Contractor: APAC Construction Atlanta, GA
Geogrid Type: StrataGrid SG500 and SG550
Slope Geometry: Max. Height: 40 Feet, Max. Height: 40 Feet, Steep Slope
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