Question: Calculate frictional component of required jacking force using 2 methods. Method 2 is a hybrid of two of the methods discussed in class. a .

Calculate frictional component of required jacking force using 2 methods. Method 2 is a hybrid of two of the methods discussed in class.
a. Rule of thumb with 0.06 tons/sq ft of frictional resistance acting on circumferential pipe area.
b. More optimistic case, assuming that 2000' of tunnel is in stable rock that does not close in around pipe, resulting in jacking force being proportional to buoyant weight of pipe and friction factor.Assume that 500' of tunnel does partially collapse around pipe, resulting in frictional resistance being proportional to residual soil friction angle and normal confining stress proportional to diameter of bore (48"). Use arching factor, Ca, of 1.0, i.e. normal stress =1.0 x bore diameter of 48" and an effective rock unit weight of 90 pcf and friction factor of 0.67 multiplied by an assumed residual friction angle of 33 degrees.

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