Plate Bearing Test
Product Code : EL-STLE-10949
Plate Bearing Test (code EL-STLE-10949) is an apparatus for finding the ultimate bearing capacity of foundation soil by loading a steel plate in increments and recording the settlement under each load. The set includes 60, 45 and 30 cm square M.S. plates 25 mm thick, a 0 - 500 kN pressure gauge with 5 m flexible pipe, a ball and socket for the jack, a 5 m bridge support, flanged columns and a 0.01 mm dial gauge on 16 extension rods.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use | Determining the ultimate bearing capacity of foundations from load-deformation characteristics |
| Method | Gradual increments of load applied to a steel plate, with the corresponding settlement recorded |
| Ultimate bearing capacity | Taken as the load up to which settlement increases at a rapid rate |
| Load capacity | 50 ton, with separate pumping |
| Pressure gauge | 0 - 500 kN × 0.5 kN, with flexible metal pipe 5 m long, 1 no. |
| Ball and socket | Special ball and socket between the bearing plate and the jack, 1 no. |
| Bridge support | 5 m long, welded steel angle construction, 1 no. |
| Dial gauge | 0.01 mm × 25 mm |
| Extension rods | 16 nos., 12 mm dia. × 25 cm long, for taking dial gauge readings |
| Magnetic bases | 4 nos., with female thread on top to hold the extension rod |
| Top end plates | 4 nos., 50 mm dia. with male thread, for positioning the dial gauge plunger and fitting onto the extension rods |
| Short column | 1 no., 15 cm dia. × 25 cm long, flanged, with four bolts and nuts |
| Long column | 1 no., 15 cm dia. × 50 cm long, flanged, with four bolts and nuts |
| Span and stand | Approx. 30 cm high, with two quick-release clamps for positioning and holding the dial bracket (2) |
| Standards | IS 1888 1962, ASTM D 1194, BS 13779 |
| Bearing plates (plain M.S.) | |
| Large plate | 60 cm × 60 cm square × 25 mm thick |
| Medium plate | 45 cm × 45 cm × 25 mm thick |
| Small plate | 30 cm × 30 cm × 25 mm thick |
| Supply | |
| Product code | EL-STLE-10949 |
| Manufacturer | Engineering Lab Equipment, Ambala, Haryana, India |
What Is the Plate Bearing Test Used For?
Plate bearing tests are made at the proposed foundation level to see how the ground itself responds to load, and the results are compared with bearing capacities worked out by other methods. The plate is bedded on the prepared soil, the flanged columns and the ball and socket pass the jack thrust to it against a reaction, and the 5 m bridge support keeps the dial gauge reference clear of the loaded area on extension rods and magnetic bases. Load is raised in increments read on the 0 - 500 kN gauge, and settlement is recorded at each step until it starts to increase rapidly, which marks the ultimate bearing capacity. The standards listed are IS 1888 1962, ASTM D 1194 and BS 13779.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Quantity — the number of plate bearing test sets required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Plate Bearing Test determine?
It gives the ultimate bearing capacity of foundation soil from its load-deformation behaviour, taken as the load beyond which settlement increases at a rapid rate.
Which bearing plates are included?
Three plain M.S. plates, each 25 mm thick, are listed: 60 cm × 60 cm, 45 cm × 45 cm and 30 cm × 30 cm.
How is the load measured?
Load is read on a pressure gauge of 0 - 500 kN × 0.5 kN, which is connected by a flexible metal pipe 5 m long.
How is settlement recorded?
Settlement is read on a 0.01 mm × 25 mm dial gauge, set up with 16 extension rods, 4 magnetic bases, 4 threaded end plates and a 30 cm stand with quick-release clamps, referenced to the 5 m bridge support.
What passes the load from the jack to the plate?
A special ball and socket sits between the bearing plate and the jack, and two flanged columns of 15 cm dia., 25 cm and 50 cm long, make up the height between them.
Which standards are listed for the test?
The standards listed for the plate bearing set are IS 1888 1962, ASTM D 1194 and BS 13779.
OEM Manufacturer
Buyers of the Plate Bearing Test deal directly with its maker, Engineering Lab Equipment (Engineering Labs Equipment Pvt Ltd), whose works are at Plot No. 43, Industrial Park, Sector 2, Growth Center, Saha, District Ambala, Haryana, India. The company designs, makes and tests soil testing equipment for classification, compaction, density, shear and consolidation tests, supplies engineering colleges, polytechnics, technical training institutes and research laboratories in India and overseas, and builds to institution-specific requirements on request. Tender details are on the Tenders/OEM page.
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Request a Quote
For this and other soil testing lab equipment, schools and colleges can contact Engineering Lab Equipment, a manufacturer, supplier and exporter based in Ambala, India. Quotations are given on request: send the number of plate bearing test sets required and your delivery location through the contact page, or add the Plate Bearing Test to the enquiry cart from this page.
Last updated: October 2026
