Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
The action of negative skin friction on a pile
Soil MechanicsSoil MechanicsMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
reduces the allowable load on the pile
B
increases the ultimate load on the pile
C
maintains the working load on the pile
D
reduces the settlement of the pile
Correct Answer
A. reduces the allowable load on the pile
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Negative skin friction is a downward drag force that reduces the safe/allowable capacity of the pile.
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