Negative skin friction occurs when

An upward drag exists in the pile

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The surrounding soil settles more than the pile

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The pile passes continuously through a firm soil

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The driving operation begins

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Solution

The correct option is B The surrounding soil settles more than the pile
Negative skin friction or 'down drag' is a phenomenon, which occurs when a portion of soil layer surrounding a pile settles more than the pile.

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