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✖The Bearing Pressure refers to the applied load divided by the area of the plate placed on the ground surface.ⓘ Bearing Pressure [P]

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✖The modulus of subgrade reaction is a parameter used in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering.ⓘ Modulus of Subgrade Reaction for Plate Load Test [K_sr]

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Modulus of Subgrade Reaction for Plate Load Test

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`"K"_{"sr"} = "P"/0.125`

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`"400N/m³"="50N/m²"/0.125`

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Modulus of Subgrade Reaction for Plate Load Test Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Modulus of Subgrade Reaction = Bearing Pressure/0.125
K_sr = P/0.125
This formula uses 2 Variables

Variables Used

Modulus of Subgrade Reaction - (Measured in Newton per Cubic Meter) - The modulus of subgrade reaction is a parameter used in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering.
Bearing Pressure - (Measured in Pascal) - The Bearing Pressure refers to the applied load divided by the area of the plate placed on the ground surface.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Bearing Pressure: 50 Newton per Square Meter --> 50 Pascal (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

K_sr = P/0.125 --> 50/0.125

Evaluating ... ...

K_sr = 400

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

400 Newton per Cubic Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

400 Newton per Cubic Meter <-- Modulus of Subgrade Reaction

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Bearing Pressure given Modulus of Subgrade Reaction

Go Bearing Pressure = Modulus of Subgrade Reaction*0.125

Modulus of Subgrade Reaction for Plate Load Test

Go Modulus of Subgrade Reaction = Bearing Pressure/0.125

Modulus of Subgrade Reaction for Plate Load Test Formula

Modulus of Subgrade Reaction = Bearing Pressure/0.125
K_sr = P/0.125

Plate Bearing Test

The Plate Bearing Test is a geotechnical test used to assess the bearing capacity of the soil, specifically its ability to support an applied load without excessive settlement or deformation. It's a field test conducted on-site to evaluate the soil's strength and its suitability for construction and foundation design.

How to Calculate Modulus of Subgrade Reaction for Plate Load Test?

Modulus of Subgrade Reaction for Plate Load Test calculator uses Modulus of Subgrade Reaction = Bearing Pressure/0.125 to calculate the Modulus of Subgrade Reaction, The Modulus of Subgrade Reaction for Plate Load Test is a parameter used in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. It characterises the stiffness or load-bearing capacity of soil beneath a foundation or structure. Modulus of Subgrade Reaction is denoted by K_sr symbol.

How to calculate Modulus of Subgrade Reaction for Plate Load Test using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Modulus of Subgrade Reaction for Plate Load Test, enter Bearing Pressure (P) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Modulus of Subgrade Reaction for Plate Load Test calculation can be explained with given input values -> 4E-10 = 50000000/0.125.

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What is Modulus of Subgrade Reaction for Plate Load Test?

The Modulus of Subgrade Reaction for Plate Load Test is a parameter used in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. It characterises the stiffness or load-bearing capacity of soil beneath a foundation or structure and is represented as K_sr = P/0.125 or Modulus of Subgrade Reaction = Bearing Pressure/0.125. The Bearing Pressure refers to the applied load divided by the area of the plate placed on the ground surface.

How to calculate Modulus of Subgrade Reaction for Plate Load Test?

The Modulus of Subgrade Reaction for Plate Load Test is a parameter used in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. It characterises the stiffness or load-bearing capacity of soil beneath a foundation or structure is calculated using Modulus of Subgrade Reaction = Bearing Pressure/0.125. To calculate Modulus of Subgrade Reaction for Plate Load Test, you need Bearing Pressure (P). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Bearing Pressure and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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