PRESUMPTION OF ULTIMATE BEARING CAPACITY OF COHESIVE SOIL BY RAPID PLATE LOADING TEST

A rapid plate-loading test has more advantageous points than a static loading test, because it is performed at a simple condition and in a short time. The only relationship between a working load and settlement is obtained from the test. However, the works are on the increase to estimate the bearing capacity and the rigidity of ground at the site from the rapid plate-loading test. This report presents the comparisons between the results of the static and rapid loading tests, which were performed at the nine sites, and more the rigidity and the ultimate bearing capacity of the ground at the test sites, which are estimated from the rapid loading tests.