plate bearing test

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plate bearing test [′plāt ′ber·iŋ ‚test]

(engineering)

Former method to estimate the bearing capacity of a soil; a rigid steel plate about 1 foot (30 centimeters) square was placed on the foundation level and then loaded until the foundation failed, as evidenced by rapid sinking of the plate.

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