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The allowable load for the pile is given by __________ equation.

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The allowable load for the pile is given by __________ equation.

(a) Qa = Qup/ F

(b) Qa = Qup× F

(c) Qa = WH /F(S+C)

(d) Qa = WH /6(S+2.5)

I had been asked this question in an interview for job.

My query is from Pile Load Tests in division Pile Foundations of Geotechnical Engineering II

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Correct option is (a) Qa = Qup/ F

To elaborate: The allowable load Qp for a pile is given by dividing the ultimate bearing capacity Qup by a suitable factor of safety F.

Qa = Qup/ F.

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