10) A 10.75 cm diameter steel pile is driven 25 m into stiff, insensitive clay. The pile has an average friction capacity of 120 kPa and an ultimate tip end-bearing capacity of 7.4 kPa. The design parameters call for a factor of safety of 3. Most nearly, what is the allowable bearing capacity of the pile? a. 340 kN b. 42 kN c. 120 kN d. 260 kN

10) A 10.75 cm diameter steel pile is driven 25 m into stiff, insensitive clay. The pile has an average friction capacity of 120 kPa and an ultimate tip end-bearing capacity of 7.4 kPa. The design parameters call for a factor of safety of 3. Most nearly, what is the allowable bearing capacity of the pile? a. 340 kN b. 42 kN c. 120 kN d. 260 kN

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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