Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
A design assistant has to decide on deep transfer of structural load. Which statement is sound? Avoid the common trap that skin friction is always zero.
Foundation EngineeringPile FoundationMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
pile length is unrelated to soil profile
B
skin friction is always zero
C
piles transfer load only through cap weight
D
load can be carried by end bearing and/or skin friction
Correct Answer
D. load can be carried by end bearing and/or skin friction
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Pile capacity may include point resistance and shaft resistance. Correct option: D.
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