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Discussion Forum : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 27 (Q.No. 30)

UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions

30.

Negative skin friction on a pile under vertical compressive load acts

downwards and increases the load carrying capacity of the pile

downwards and reduces the load carrying capacity of the pile

upwards and increases the load carrying capacity of the pile

downwards and maintains the same load carrying capacity of the pile

Answer: Option

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Rabindra said: 7 years ago

Contribution due to skin friction is maximum in sand.

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RDJ said: 5 years ago

Negative skin friction is to be considered when fill settles relative to pile.

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