To build a robust Excel sheet, you first need to structure your raw data. A standard PLT report requires the following inputs:
If you’ve ever been on a heavy civil or foundation project, you know the drill. The Plate Load Test is the gold standard for determining the bearing capacity and settlement characteristics of soil. But once the hydraulic jack is removed and the settlement dials are packed away, the real work begins:
But once the jack is released and the dial gauges are packed away, the real work begins:
), plate shape (circular or square), and hydraulic jack capacity. 2. Observation Table (Data Entry)
| Plate Size (mm) | Plate Thickness (mm) | Loading Device | Settlement Measurement Device | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 300 x 300 | 20 | Hydraulic Jack | Dial Gauge |
