GATE Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

The standard plate size in a plate bearing test for finding modulus of subgrade reaction (k) value is

A 100 cm diameter.

B 50 cm diameter.

C 75 cm diameter.

D 25 cm diameter.

ANS:C - 75 cm diameter.

Plate size vary from 25cm to 75cm. Why is the 75cm plate taken?

Most using plate are of 25 cm.