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Calculate the theoretical depth of penetration 32 kN/m 3.5 m Clay C = 12 kN/m2

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter19: Drilled Shaft

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 19.10P

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