A steel plate (usually 300mm to 750mm in diameter) is placed on the soil surface at the foundation level. A hydraulic jack applies incremental loads, and dial gauges measure the resulting settlement. The test is performed until either:

[Plate Load Test XLS Workbook] ├── Tab 1: Project Metadata (Client, Location, Borehole ID) ├── Tab 2: Geometry & Calibration (Plate Area, Jack Factors) ├── Tab 3: Raw Data Entry (Time, Load Increments, Gauge Readings) ├── Tab 4: Calculations & Processing (Stress, Mean Settlement) └── Tab 5: Charts & Deliverables (Load-Settlement Curve) Tab 1: Cover Sheet and Metadata

From your generated chart and data table, you can determine two critical metrics: Ultimate Bearing Capacity (

Once the data is populated and charted, the Excel report helps engineers determine two vital parameters: Ultimate Bearing Capacity (