Refer to Figure 12.49b. Let L = 18 m, fill = 17 kN/m 3 ,

Refer to Figure 12.49b. Let L = 18 m, γ_fill = 17 kN/m³, γ_satsclayd = 19.8 kN/m³, ϕ'_clay = 20°, H_f = 3.5 m, and D (pile diameter) = 406 mm. The water table coincides with the top of the clay layer. Determine the total downward drag force on the pile. Assume δ' = 0.6 ϕ'_clay.

Figure 12.49

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Clay H Sand H fill fill L On Neutral Sand plane Clay (b)