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plate-bearing test [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Tests (Construction)
DEF

A field test designed to determine the bearing capacity of a subgrade soil, a road formation or a pavement.

OBS

It consists in loading a circular plate laid on top of the substrate to be tested and measuring its vertical movement under the load applied.

OBS

plate-bearing test: term and definition proposed by the World Road Association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Essais du sol (Construction)
DEF

Essai réalisé sur chantier afin de déterminer la portance d'un sol support, d'une plate-forme ou d'une chaussée.

OBS

Il consiste à charger une plaque circulaire disposée sur le support et à mesurer son déplacement vertical sous la charge appliquée.

OBS

essai de charge avec plaque : terme et définition proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route.

Spanish

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