A square pile, 21 m long is driven into a homogeneous sand layer. The pile's width (diameter) is 0.4m. The standard penetrati

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square pile, 21 m long is driven into a homogeneous sand layer. The pile's width (diameter) is 0.4m. The standard penetration resistance near the vicinity of the pile is 12. Calculate the ultimate skin friction force (Qs) of the pile. Use Briaud & Tucker method. Hint: Qs = fs x As

 

Qs = Answer kN

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