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    Light Pole Pile Footing and Broms

    Thanks EireChch and Henryzau. So for clarification I assume this is correct ? Effective unit weight for sand will be = Wet Dense Sand (ɣ = 20kN/m3) - water (ɣ = 10kN/m3) = 10kN/m3 ? Thanks,
  2. Tropical Engineer

    Light Pole Pile Footing and Broms

    Would any one know how to treat the soil weight in Broms theorem for laterally loaded piles if its below the water table ? Would there be a reduction in contributing soil weight as there is a buoyant affect ? ie :- Design unit weight below water table = Weight of soil (ɣ) – density of water...

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