Question

The plate load test is essentially a ___________

(a) Laboratory test

(b) Field test

(c) Graphical method analysis

(d) None of the mentioned

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I'm obligated to ask this question of Bearing Capacity in portion Bearing Capacity of Geotechnical Engineering II

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) Field test

For explanation I would say: Plate load test is a field test to determine the ultimate bearing capacity of the soil, and the probable settlement under a given loading.