"A Rapid Load Test (RLT) developed to determine the initial stiffness and bearing capacity, is an economical and practical alternative for a Static Load Test (SLT) .
These Guidelines attempt to offer clear guidance on the available analysis techniques and their reliability"--.
However, the application of RLT used to be hampered by uncertainty about the Interpretation of the test results. "A Rapid Load Test (RLT) developed to determine the initial stiffness and bearing capacity, is an economical and practical alternative for a Static Load Test (SLT)