In the case of a pile foundation, negative skin friction may occur at a load which is

lower than the designed load

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higher than the designed load

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equal to the designed load

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of any magnitude

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Solution

The correct option is D of any magnitude
Negative skin friction is related to the relative rate of settlement of pile and soil surrounding the pile. It has no relation with load.

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