• Estimate the working load for a precast pile 320 mm x 320
mm (fcu = 40 N/mm2) with penetration depth = 25 m
• We assume that the top 15 m is moving downwards due
to consolidation of soft clay.
• We further assume that negative skin friction is mobilized
at the top 70% of 15 m, i.e. 10.5 m as shown: 1 Negative Skin Friction (NSF) - Example Estimate the working load for a precast pile 320mmx320mm (fcu = 40 N/mm2) with penetration depth = 25 m Qc 0m cu = 50 kPa 5m Qsn 0.7Ls = 10.5 m cu = 12 kPa 5.5 m
15 m Qsp cu = 100 kPa
25 m
Qb cu = 500 kPa
Depth (m) Thickness (m) cu (kPa) α fs = α cu ≤ 200 kPa Qsc (kN)