PLTG: Plate Loading Tests - General

• Class: Samples, Amalgamated Specimens and Laboratory Test Scheduling

Heading	Unit	Type	Example	Description
LOCA_ID		ID	327-16A	Location identifier
PLTG_DPTH	m	2DP	1.23	Test depth
PLTG_TESN		X	1	Test reference
PLTG_CYC		X	1	Load cycle
PLTG_PDIA	mm	0DP	600	Plate diameter
PLTG_SEAT	kN	1DP	10	Seating load including apparatus mass
PLTG_FA0		2DP	0	Factor a0
PLTG_FA1		2DP	12.65	Factor a1
PLTG_FA2		2DP	-7.58	Factor a2
PLTG_SMOD	MPa	1DP	15.8	Strain modulus
PLTG_EV2	MPa	1DP	83	Elastic modulus for second loading cycle
PLTG_MOSR	MPa/m	1DP	60.8	Modulus of subgrade reaction
PLTG_EMOD	MPa	1DP	21.7	Elastic modulus
PLTG_DATE	yyyy-mm-dd	DT	23/07/2008	Test date
PLTG_STAB	%	2SF	23	Amount of stabiliser added
PLTG_STYP		X	Cement	Type of stabiliser added
PLTG_REM		X		Remarks
PLTG_ENV		X	Dry and warm	Details of weather and environmental conditions during test
PLTG_METH		X	DIN18134 Strain Modulus	Test method
PLTG_CONT		X	ACME On-site Testing Ltd	Name of testing organisation
PLTG_CRED		X	UKAS 0000	Accrediting body and reference number (when appropriate)
TEST_STAT		X	Checked	Test status
GEOL_STAT		X	1	Stratum reference shown on trial pit or traverse sketch
FILE_FSET		X	FS11	Associated file reference (eg equipment calibrations)

Notes - 3

• PLTG is to be used to transfer plate load tests. One data row in this group represents a test and loading cycle.
• The Factors a0, a1 and a2 are determined in testing carried out to the DIN standard and would not be appropriate for testing to other standards.
• PLTG_EV2 is normally only completed when PLTG_CYC = 2.