An ASD downward column load of 500 k is to be supported on a group of drilled displacement piles constructed in the following soil profile:Depth (ft)Soil DescriptionUnit Weight(lb/ft3)Undrained ShearStrength (lb/ft2)Effective FrictionAngle (deg)0–15Silty sand120 3215–40Clayey silt112500 40–60Clay110600 60–70Silty clay1121100 70–90Sandy silt1141800 The groundwater table is at a depth of 15 ft. Determine the required number of piles, their diameter, and their length. No static loadtests have been conducted. Note that there are many solutions to this problem, but select a design that you feel is most appropriate.

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An ASD downward column load of 500 k is to be supported on a group of drilled displacement piles constructed in the following soil profile:

Depth (ft)	Soil Description	Unit Weight (lb/ft³)	Undrained Shear Strength (lb/ft²)	Effective Friction Angle (deg)
0–15	Silty sand	120		32
15–40	Clayey silt	112	500
40–60	Clay	110	600
60–70	Silty clay	112	1100
70–90	Sandy silt	114	1800

The groundwater table is at a depth of 15 ft. Determine the required number of piles, their diameter, and their length. No static loadtests have been conducted. Note that there are many solutions to this problem, but select a design that you feel is most appropriate.

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