GATE CE · 2017 · CE-2
Question 34: Foundation Engineering
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Question 34
CE-2MCQ2 marksNeeds review
Two identical concrete piles having the plan dimensions 50 cm × 50 cm are driven into a homogeneous sand layer as shown in the figures. Consider the bearing capacity factor N_q for φ = 30° as 24.
If Q_p1 and Q_p2 represent the ultimate point bearing resistances of the piles under dry and submerged conditions, respectively, which one of the following statements is correct?
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2017CE-2
GATE CE 2017 · Paper 2
Civil Engineering · Original paper archive
- Section
- Section CE-2
- Question type
- Multiple choice (MCQ)
- Marks
- 2 marks
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