Question: Figure 12.49a shows a pile. Let L = 15 m, D (pile diameter) = 305 mm, H f = 3 m, fill = 17.5

Figure 12.49a shows a pile. Let L = 15 m, D (pile diameter) = 305 mm, Hf = 3 m, γfill = 17.5 kN/m3, and ϕ'fill = 25°.

Determine the total downward drag force on the pile. Assume that the fill is located above the water table and that δ' = 0.5ϕ'fill.


Figure 12.49

Clay H Sand H fill fill L On Neutral Sand plane Clay (b)

Clay H Sand H fill fill L On Neutral Sand plane Clay (b)

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