Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Discussion

Discussion Forum : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 9 (Q.No. 25)
25.
Which of the following statements are true for the pile shown in the figure ?
1. Frictional resistance acts upwards through the length of the pile.
2. Negative skin friction acts over the length AB
3. Frictional resistance acts upwards over the length BC
4. There is point resistance at level C
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
1, 3 and 4
2, 3 and 4
1 and 2
2 and 3
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Vai said:   8 years ago
I think correct answer is option B.
Points 1 & 3 are contradictory.

Basu said:   7 years ago
The correct answer is option B.

Apcivilian said:   4 years ago
According to me, 2, 3, 4 is right.

Rahul verma said:   3 years ago
Shaded area shows soft soil and black area is stiff, negative skin friction acts only over the soft soil and frictional resistance acts over stiff clay.

Option 1 is incorrect because of the acting all over length according to question.

So the correct option is 2, 3, 4.
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