In which method, a square steel plate is used to determine the bearing power of soil.

In which method, a square steel plate is used to determine the bearing power of soil. Correct Answer Method of loading

In method of loading, a square steel plate is used whose size depends on practical conditions and it generally varies from 3000 mm2 to 7500 mm2. The plate should have sufficient thickness to with stand the maximum bending stresses due to probable loading.

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