Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
Negative skin friction on pile acts:
Foundation EngineeringSoil Mechanics and Foundation EngineeringEASY
Choose the correct answer
A
Upward along pile shaft
B
Only at pile tip
C
Downward along pile shaft
D
Perpendicular to ground surface
Correct Answer
C. Downward along pile shaft
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Settling soil drags the pile downward, increasing axial load.
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This MCQ belongs to SSC JE Civil Paper-I Technical Mock Test Series. Full tests include timed attempts, rank comparison and subject-wise analysis.