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n to the soil as shown below. Calcu

Structural Analysis

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ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1P

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Pricing Excavation and Backfill

Backfill, in construction, is the activity of returning the soil and gravel that are removed during building construction or using them again to toughen and support the foundation of the building or any other structural component.

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A reinforced concrete circular pile is driven to the soil as shown below. Calculate the negative skin friction force acting on the pile.

New sand fill (1)
y = 17 KN I m
* = 35 °
y = 18 KN I m
Compressible clay layer (2)
q. = 30 KN I m
77
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Rock
7//I,
0.5 m

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