Q1. Name of this test? Plate load test..Standard Penetration Test (SPT) The plate load test is a field test, which is performed to determine the ultimate bearing capacity of the soil and the probable settlement under a given load. This test is very popular for the selection and design of the shallow foundation. Q2. Purpose of this test? The plate load test, which is used to determine bearing capacity and settlement, may be carried out by either using a gravity loading or truss loading method. A