Civil Engineering > GATE 2014 SET-1 > Pile Foundation
The action of negative skin friction on the pile is to
A
increase the ultimate load on the pile
B
reduce the allowable load on the pile
C
maintain the working load on the pile
D
reduce the settlement of the pile

Correct : b

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