Plate Bearing Apparatus ASTM D1194 & D1195 | Soil Bearing Capacity Test Equipment
The Plate Bearing Apparatus is a precision geotechnical testing system used to determine the bearing capacity, deformation characteristics, and load-settlement behavior of soils for foundation and pavement design.
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The Plate Bearing Apparatus is a professional field and laboratory testing equipment designed to evaluate the bearing capacity of soil and subgrade layers in accordance with ASTM D1194 and ASTM D1195 standards. Widely used in geotechnical engineering, highway construction, foundation design, airport projects, railways, and civil engineering investigations, the apparatus provides accurate load-settlement measurements for assessing soil performance under static loading conditions. The complete system typically includes a loading plate, hydraulic jack, reaction beam, dial gauges, pressure gauge, and accessories for reliable field testing.
Specifications
- Product Name: Plate Bearing Apparatus
- Standards: ASTM D1194, ASTM D1195
- Test Type: Plate Load Test / Bearing Capacity Test
- Application: Soil Bearing Capacity Evaluation
- Loading System: Hydraulic Jack with Pressure Gauge
- Measurement Method: Static Load Testing
- Dial Gauges: High Precision Settlement Measurement
- Loading Plate Diameter: Standard 300 mm (Other Sizes Available)
- Reaction Beam: Adjustable Support Frame
- Material: Heavy-Duty Steel Construction
- Finish: Corrosion-Resistant Coating
- Usage: Field & Laboratory Testing
- Suitable For: Soil, Subgrade, Foundation & Pavement Evaluation
- Industries: Construction, Geotechnical, Highway & Infrastructure Projects