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Suggested Method for Screw-Plate Load Test

Schmertmann, JH
Professor of Civil Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla

Pages: 5    Published: Jan 1970

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Abstract

The screw-plate load test permits a convenient method for measuring the in situ vertical compressibility, bearing capacity, and dynamic stability of loose to medium dense cohesionless soils. It also provides a practical means for avoiding some of the significant technical difficulties associated with the use of rigid plate bearing load tests for these purposes.