Settlement of Rectangular Spreader Mat evaluator uses Settlement of the Spreader Mat = Settlement Observed in the Plate Load Test*(Width of the Rectangular Spreader Mat*Length of the Rectangular Spreader Mat/(Diameter of the Circular Plate)^2)^0.5 to evaluate the Settlement of the Spreader Mat, The Settlement of Rectangular Spreader Mat formula is defined as the vertical displacement or subsidence of the mat under the applied load. The spreader mat distributes the load from structures such as mobile crane outriggers over a larger area of the ground to prevent excessive localized stress and potential failure of the underlying soil. Settlement of the Spreader Mat is denoted by Smat symbol.
How to evaluate Settlement of Rectangular Spreader Mat using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Settlement of Rectangular Spreader Mat, enter Settlement Observed in the Plate Load Test (Splate), Width of the Rectangular Spreader Mat (Bmat), Length of the Rectangular Spreader Mat (Lmat) & Diameter of the Circular Plate (Dplate) and hit the calculate button.