Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Negative skin friction on pile may occur when
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Choose the correct answer
A
The pile is pulled up
B
The soil around the pile is still
C
The pile is a bored pile
D
The soil around the pile is recently filled
Correct Answer
C. The pile is a bored pile
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Downward drag develops when recently filled/compressible soil settles relative to the pile
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