A piezocone test was carried out at a site, and the following readings were recorded for the coneresistance qc and sleeve friction fs. Determine the soil present at these depths.Cone resistance, qc (MN/m2)0.211.053.239.6610(b) What are the types of bearing capacity failures? Compare between them?(c) Numerate the types of drilling methods?Depth (m)510152022Sleeve friction, fs (kN/m2)12.540.575.260.780

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A piezocone test was carried out at a site, and the following readings were recorded for the cone resistance qc and sleeve friction fs. Determine the soil present at these depths. Depth (m) 5 10 15 20 22 Cone resistance, qc (MN/m2) 0.21 1.05 3.23 9.66 10 Sleeve friction, fs (kN/m2) 12.5 40.5 75.2 60.7 80

A piezocone test was carried out at a site, and the following readings were recorded for the cone resistance qc and sleeve friction fs. Determine the soil present at these depths. Depth (m) 5 10 15 20 22 Cone resistance, qc (MN/m2) 0.21 1.05 3.23 9.66 10 Sleeve friction, fs (kN/m2) 12.5 40.5 75.2 60.7 80

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