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Chapter 18, Problem 18.20P
Figure 18.26a shows a pile. Let L = 20 m, D = 450 mm. Hf = 4m, γf = 17.5 kN/m3, ϕ′fill = 25°. Determine the total downward drag force on the pile. Assume that the fill is located above the water table and that δ′ = 0.5 ϕ′fill.
FIG. 18.26 Negative skin friction
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