Settlement Observed in the Plate Load Test in Geotechnical Engineering Formulas

Settlement Observed in the Plate Load Test is the vertical displacement of the ground surface caused by a load applied to a rigid plate placed on the soil. And is denoted by S_plate. Settlement Observed in the Plate Load Test is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Settlement Observed in the Plate Load Test is always positive.

Geotechnical Engineering formulas that make use of Settlement Observed in the Plate Load Test

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What is the Settlement Observed in the Plate Load Test?

Settlement Observed in the Plate Load Test is the vertical displacement of the ground surface caused by a load applied to a rigid plate placed on the soil. Settlement Observed in the Plate Load Test is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Settlement Observed in the Plate Load Test is always positive.

Can the Settlement Observed in the Plate Load Test be negative?

No, the Settlement Observed in the Plate Load Test, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Settlement Observed in the Plate Load Test?

Settlement Observed in the Plate Load Test is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Settlement Observed in the Plate Load Test can be measured.

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