AZA 0929 PLATE BEARING TEST

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IS 1888 1962, ASTM D 1194, BS 13779
This is for estimating the bearing capacity of shallow foundations in situ and for the design of flexible pavement. In the test procedure a steel plate is subjected to gradually increasing load and settlements of the plates
recorded.
Specification: The out fit consists of 50 tonne hydraulic jack with separate pumping unit fixed to it a 0 – 500KN x 0.5KN. 1No. Pressure gauge and flexible metal pipe 5 mtr. long 1No. Special ball and socket arrangement between the jack and the bearing plate 1 No. Extension rod 12mm dia x 25 cm long
for taking dial gauge readings 16 Nos. Magnetic base with female thread on top for holding extension rod 4 Nos. Top end plate, 50mm, dia with male
thread for fitting onto the extension rods and positioning the dial gauge plunger 4 Nos. Column 15cm dia x 25cm long with flanges complete with four bolts and nuts 2 Nos. Column 15cm dia x 50cm long with flanges complete with four bolts and nuts 1 No. Bridge support of welded steel angle construction, 5 mtr. Span and stands approximately 30 cm. High. Fitted with two quick release clamps a for positioning and holding the dial bracket 2 Nos.
Accessories:
Plane M.S. 75mm x 25mm thick
Plane M.S. 50cm x 25mm thick
Grooved M.S. plate 60cms x 60cms x 25mm thick
Grooved M.S. plate 45cms x 45cms x 25mm thick
Grooved M.S. plate 30cms x 30cms x 25mm thick
Grooved M.S. plate 75cms x 75cms x 25mm thick