Question

Consider the following statements :

Which of the above statements are correct?

• A. 1, 2 and 3
• B. 1 and 2 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 2 and 3 only

Answer 1

The correct option is B 1 and 2 only

(b) As per IS - 2911, Part IV the allowable load on a single pile will be minimum of the following two cases :

1. $\frac{2}{3}rdoftheloadatwhichtotalsettlementis12mm.$
2. 50% of the ultimate load at which total settlement is equal to the $\frac{1}{10}$ of the diameter of pile.
3. $\frac{1}{2}to\frac{2}{3}oftheloadwhichgivesanetsettlementof6mm.$