The plate load test is a widely used method for determining the bearing capacity of clay soil. The test involves loading a plate with a known diameter and measuring the resulting settlement.
This study presents a method for calculating the diameter of a pile in clay soil using the results of a plate load test. The method takes into account the settlement and load data from the test.
The Federal Highway Administration provides guidance on using plate load tests for geotechnical investigations, including calculating pile diameter in clay soil.
This article discusses the use of plate load test data for designing piles in clay soil. It includes a method for calculating the required pile diameter based on the test results.
This video tutorial demonstrates how to use plate load test data to design a pile foundation in clay soil, including calculating the required pile diameter.
This online toolbox provides a calculator for determining the required pile diameter in clay soil using plate load test data, along with other geotechnical engineering tools.
This academic paper presents a case study on using plate load tests for designing piles in clay soils. It includes a discussion on calculating the required pile diameter based on the test results.
This article discusses the properties of clay soil and their impact on pile design. It includes a section on using plate load tests to determine the required pile diameter.