Assuming a rigid pile, what is the minimum depth of penetration given a shear load of 894 lbs occurs 27 ft above the top of the pile. The pile diameter is 20 inches. Use a factor of safety of 1.7. The undrained shear strength of the soil is 999 psf. Assume the "free head" condition.

Assuming a rigid pile, what is the minimum depth of penetration given a shear load of 894 lbs occurs 27 ft above the top of the pile. The pile diameter is 20 inches. Use a factor of safety of 1.7. The undrained shear strength of the soil is 999 psf. Assume the "free head" condition.

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Assuming a rigid pile, what is the minimum
depth of penetration given a shear load of
894 lbs occurs 27 ft above the top of the pile.
The pile diameter is 20 inches. Use a factor of
safety of 1.7. The undrained shear strength of
the soil is 999 psf. Assume the "free head"
condition.

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