Working

In this test, a loading platform, consisting of a steel or cast iron bearing plate or composite material made of wooden sleepers and steel joists, is gradually increased in load and the corresponding settlement values ​​are noted. A load-

settlement curve is then drawn to find the ultimate bearing capacity based on cohesive and non-cohesive soil settlement considerations. Finally, by dividing this ultimate impact capacity by an appropriate factor of safety, the bearing capacity of the soil is determined.