Principles of Foundation Engineering
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Author: Das
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Ch. 18 - Refer to Figure 18.9. A cantilever sheet pile is...Ch. 18 - Prob. 18.2PCh. 18 - Prob. 18.3PCh. 18 - Refer to Figure 18.13. Given L1 = 1.5 m, L2 = 3 m;...Ch. 18 - In Problem 18.4, find the maximum bending moment...Ch. 18 - Prob. 18.6PCh. 18 - Prob. 18.7PCh. 18 - Prob. 18.8PCh. 18 - Refer to Figure 18.23. Given L1=3m, L2=6m,...Ch. 18 - Prob. 18.10P
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