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What is the ultimate capacity in kN of the pile group shown in the figure assuming the group to fail as a single block? 10m 12mGc 0.4m diameter piles Clay soil Cu-40kN m² 1.2m ac

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Chapter12: Pile Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12.36P: Figure P12.36 shows a 3 5 pile group consisting of 15 concrete piles of 400 mm diameter and 12 m in...

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What is the ultimate capacity in kN of the pile group shown in the figure assuming the group to fail as
a single block?
1.2m cc
0.4m diameter piles
Clay soil
Cu-40kN/m2
1.2m oc

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