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Q: What are the two methods that are used to determine the capacity developed along the length of the…

A: Pile load capacity depends on a number of factors including cross section, pile length and shape…

Q: Why does the soil between individual piles may become “locked-in”?

A: The consolidation and compaction of soil beneath the piles is due to the soil between the individual…

Q: The boring data shown on the drawings for two bridge piers indicated the presence of boulders at the…

A: once the contract is made  and the client agree on that then the contractor need not make refund…

Q: Assume the boring(s) and/or CPT(s) to characterize the site will extend to the same depth. Based on…

A: As per the problem, the building is a multi-story steel-framed building. also, the structural…

Q: What do you know about suction dredging methods?

A: dredging methods:

Q: Calculate the cost per cubic yard to move earth for a project that plans to use a back-hoe and…

A: Calculate the number of bucket loads as follows: Calculate the bucket volume by using the formula:…

Q: Describe the relationship between the capacity of a tested or analyzed pile and the driving record.

A: Relationship between the capacity of a tested or analyzed pile and the driving record is given by…

Q: A construction site receives fill materials from three sources A, B, and C, providing15%, 25% and…

A: The objective of the question is to find the probability that a dump truck with improper moisture…

Q: What does Instrumentation attached to a test pile for monitoring the behavior during or after…

A: Pile driving monitoring helps to determine the behavior of the pile while installation and confirms…

Q: Problem Solving: Determine the flow rate over a suppressed weir if the weir crest is 24 in. long and…

A: Given data in question  Length of crest weir Head To find out  Discharge

Q: What kind of information Load test results provide on pile type?

A: Load test can be carried out on piles after 28 days of casting the piles. Two types of tests could…

Q: Given the following information, determine the cost of excavation, the number of loads required to…

A: Given:- Material to be excavated=5225 m3Equipment cost=$280/hourOperator cost=$55/hourEquipment…

Q: Two embankments loads on silty clay soils layers as shown below. Unit weights of the left and right…

A: Boussinesq theory : Boussinesq (1885) devised a theory for calculating stresses and deformation…

Q: Where sand fill projects are concerned, why does vibro-compactors are typically selected?

A: Vibro-compactors are defined as the equipment which are used for compaction of granular soil. It…

Q: Describe the method  of plotting pile load test data to determine pile design capacity.

A: Pile load test is done to determine the pile design capacity i.e to determine settlement of pile…

Q: Does the moment induced in the pile increase or decrease as the water table continues to rise above…

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Q: What are the pros and cons of test pits?

A: The pros of test pits are: It is one of the most economical means of soil exploration to shallow…

Q: Why would a sand and gravel pit be located in a residential neighborhood?

A: Sand: It is a granular material consisting of finely divided rock and mineral particles.  It is made…

Q: situations in which drilled shafts would be preferable to driven pile foundations

A: Pile foundation : Pile foundation is needed in areas where the structures constructed are large and…