Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
Negative skin friction on piles adds:
Foundation EngineeringSoil Mechanics and Foundation EngineeringHARD
Choose the correct answer
A
zero load
B
lateral wind load
C
downward drag load
D
uplift only
Correct Answer
C. downward drag load
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Settling soil drags the pile downward and increases axial load.
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