Question

A structure constructed near to the water body experiencing an anticipated load of 1.25 x106 N. The load coming on to the foundation do not includes the weight of pile cap. Founding subsoil contains a layer of clay 5.0 m deep from the ground surface followed by some loose soil. As a Geotechnical Engineer, design the most suitable friction pile group considering the following factors: Factor of safety against shear failure = 2.5 Unconfined compressive strength of clay = 0.060 N/ mm2 Radius of individual pile = 200 mm Weight of pile cap = 200000 N

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