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Frictional resistance developed during the sinking the well depends on __________

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Frictional resistance developed during the sinking the well depends on __________

(a) Roughness of the surface of contact

(b) Diameter of the well

(c) Type of soil

(d) Lateral earth pressure

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Asked question is from Well Curb, Cutting Edge, Steining and Bottom Plug topic in chapter Well Foundations of Geotechnical Engineering II

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The correct answer is (a) Roughness of the surface of contact

Easiest explanation: Frictional resistance depends on the roughness of the surface of contact. For example, a smoothly plastered well steining surface is said to reduce frictional resistance.

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