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Download Solution PDFIn plate load test preloading recommended by IS 1888 : 1982 is
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Download Solution PDFA minimum seating pressure or preload of 70 g/cm2 (0.7 t/m2), shall be applied and removed before starting the load test.
Then the load is applied with regular increment, using hydraulic jacks. Usually the increment is about 1/5th of the estimated safe bearing capacity of the soil.Last updated on Jun 4, 2025
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