Aim : To determine ultimate bearing capacity and settlement of soil mass. Apparatus: 1. Typical set up used for gravity loading OR Loading platform truss 2. H ydraulic jack of required capacity 3. Properly calibrated load measuring device, such as pressure gauge, electronic load cell, or proving ring 4. Circular or square bearing plates of mild steel 5. Dial gauges with 25 mm travel, capable of measuring settlement to an accuracy of 0.01 mm. 6. Datum Beam or Rod 7. A ball and socket arrangement 8. Loading columns 9. Steel beams 10. Wooden blocks 11. Collar 12. Reaction girder with cradles Theory: The locations for load test shall be based on exploratory borings, and unless otherwise desired, shall be conducted at an elevation of the proposed foundation level under the worst estimated conditions. In case the water table is within the depth equal to the width of the test plate, the test shall be conducted at water table level. In case water table is higher than t...