Question

Which of the following statements are true for the pile shown in the figure?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• A. 1, 3 and 4
• B. 2, 3 and 4
• C. 1 and 2
• D. 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2, 3 and 4

Negative skin friction will act over AB length and it is in the downward direction. In part BC the frictional resistance is in upward direction. At point C the end resistance develops. So 2,3 and 4 are correct.