Problem 1Pre-stressed concrete piles are planned for use as the foundation for a waterfront structure. Soil condition isdense sand and no water table below the ground.Properties of soil:y = 19.65 kN/m³k=3tan a = 0.45N₂-80Consider a single 30 cm square pile driven 9m below the ground with critical depth of 6m. Determine thefollowing:a. Capacity of pile due to skin frictionb. Capacity due to end bearingCDesign load that the pile could carry if the factor of safety is 3.

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Problem 1 Pre-stressed concrete piles are planned for use as the foundation for a waterfront structure. Soil condition is dense sand and no water table below the ground. Properties of soil: y = 19.65 kN/m² tan a = 0.45 N₁-80 Consider a single 30 cm square pile driven 9m below the ground with critical depth of 6m. Determine the following: a. Capacity of pile due to skin friction b. Capacity due to end bearing с Design load that the pile could carry if the factor of safety is 3.

Problem 1 Pre-stressed concrete piles are planned for use as the foundation for a waterfront structure. Soil condition is dense sand and no water table below the ground. Properties of soil: y = 19.65 kN/m² tan a = 0.45 N₁-80 Consider a single 30 cm square pile driven 9m below the ground with critical depth of 6m. Determine the following: a. Capacity of pile due to skin friction b. Capacity due to end bearing с Design load that the pile could carry if the factor of safety is 3.

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Chapter12: Pile Foundations

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