| Sheet 2: Test Setup | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Plate Size (mm) | | | | Plate Thickness (mm) | | | | Loading Device | | | | Settlement Measurement Device | | |
| Test Location | Coordinates | Elevation | Soil Type | Date | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Site A | 10.1234, 20.5678 | 50 m | Clay | 2023-02-20 |
| Plate Size (mm) | Plate Thickness (mm) | Loading Device | Settlement Measurement Device | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 300 x 300 | 20 | Hydraulic Jack | Dial Gauge | plate load test report xls work
| Sheet 7: Bearing Capacity Calculations | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Ultimate Bearing Capacity (kPa) | | | | Allowable Bearing Capacity (kPa) | | | | Safety Factor | | |
| Sheet 1: Test Location and Date | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Test Location | | | | Coordinates | | | | Elevation | | | | Soil Type | | | | Date | | | | Sheet 2: Test Setup | | |
| Sheet 5: Settlement Measurements | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Load (kN) | Settlement (mm) | Time (min) | | | | |
| Sheet 4: Loading Procedure | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Load Increment (kN) | | | | Duration (min) | | | | Number of Cycles | | | | Sheet 6: Load-Settlement Curve | | |
Here's a basic outline of an XLS template for a plate load test report:
The plate load test is a widely used field test to determine the bearing capacity of soil and settlement of structures under loads. The test involves applying a load to a steel plate placed on the soil surface and measuring the resulting settlement. The data collected from the test is then used to calculate the bearing capacity of the soil and design foundations.
| Sheet 6: Load-Settlement Curve | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Load (kN) | Settlement (mm) | | | | | |