Curioustab

Home » Civil Engineering » Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering

Negative skin friction on piles

is caused due to relative settlement of the soil
is caused in soft clays
decreases the pile capacity
all of the above.

Correct Answer: all of the above.

← Previous Question Next Question→

More Questions from Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering

If a soil undergoes a change in shape and volume by application of external loads over it, but recovers its shape and volume immediately after removal of the load, the property of the soil is said to be
Maximum size of clay particles, is :
The compression resulting from a long term static load and consequent escape of pore water, is known as
Fundamental relationship between dry density (γd), specific gravity (G), water content (ω) and percentage of air voids (na) is :
Transporting and redepositing soils, is done by
A moist soil sample weighing 108 g has a volume of 60 cc. If water content is 25% and value of G = 2.52, the void ratio is
An infinite slope is inclined at angle i and has its angle of internal friction φ, the stability number Sa, is
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
If the unit weight of sand particles is 2.696 g/cc. and porosity in loose state is 44%, the critical hydraulic gradient for quick sand condition, is
Darcy's law is applicable to seepage if a soil is

Discussion & Comments

No comments yet. Be the first to comment!

Join Discussion