Dense Sandy Gravel Y. = 21kN/m = 37 Firm Clay Y. - 18KN/m² - 40 kPa Fig. a Fig. b

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The round steel pipes shown in Fig.a and b, have equal diameter and
length of 0.5m and 10m respectively. Calculate the ultimate bearing
capacity of the piles as shown below. State any assumption made.
Dense Sandy Gravel
Y. = 21kN/m
o'= 37°
Firm Clay
Y. - 18KN/m
C= 40 kPa
Fig. a
Fig. b
Transcribed Image Text:The round steel pipes shown in Fig.a and b, have equal diameter and length of 0.5m and 10m respectively. Calculate the ultimate bearing capacity of the piles as shown below. State any assumption made. Dense Sandy Gravel Y. = 21kN/m o'= 37° Firm Clay Y. - 18KN/m C= 40 kPa Fig. a Fig. b
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