A circular pile with a diameter of 400 mm was driven to a depth of 12 meters into the normally consolidated soft clay. Undrained shear strength su = 30 kPa, with critical shear angle equal to effective shear angle g'cs = 0'= 30°, Ysat = 18 kN/m3 , volume weight of water Ywater = 9.8 kN/m3. The groundwater level coincides with the ground surface (pillar head). Calculate the bearing capacity of the pile if the factor of safety = 3 using the a and B methods.

A circular pile with a diameter of 400 mm was driven to a depth of 12 meters into the normally consolidated soft clay. Undrained shear strength su = 30 kPa, with critical shear angle equal to effective shear angle g'cs = 0'= 30°, Ysat = 18 kN/m3 , volume weight of water Ywater = 9.8 kN/m3. The groundwater level coincides with the ground surface (pillar head). Calculate the bearing capacity of the pile if the factor of safety = 3 using the a and B methods.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter18: Pile Foundation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 18.21P: Refer to Figure 18.26b. Let L = 15.24 m, fill = 17.29 kN/m3, sat(clay) = 19.49 kN/m3, clay = 20, Hf...

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