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For pile in cohesive soil __________ is neglected for individual pile action.

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For pile in cohesive soil __________ is neglected for individual pile action.

(a) Frictional resistance

(b) Surface area of pile

(c) Shear strength of soil

(d) All of the mentioned

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This intriguing question originated from Pile Load Tests in chapter Pile Foundations of Geotechnical Engineering II

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The correct answer is (b) Surface area of pile

Explanation: For the pile in cohesive soil, point bearing is generally neglected for individual pile action, since it is negligible as compared to frictional resistance.

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