Plate Loading Test Set consists of a 500 kN capacity piston assembly and hydraulic hand pump, pressure transducer, LPI battery operated digital readout unit, 2.4 m long datum bar, 3 pcs. 25 mm travel x 0.01 mm digital dial gauges with dial supports, 300 mm, 450 mm, and 600 mm loading plates. It is also used for load tests of soil and flexible pavement components for use in evaluation and design of airport and highway pavements.