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Piling platform

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mitsiou

Civil/Environmental
Jun 20, 2008
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Hi
I am still confused with soil data i have to choose for the design of a working platform.
I have 2m of granual improved compacted granular material and cohesive subgrade. Water table is 1m below ground level.
What value do i choose for the granual density:
Bulk unit weight;
Saturated;
Submerged;
Please help me out
 
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I would speak with your geotechnical engineer. He/she should be familiar enough with the soils and situation to guide as to what to use in your situation. If not, then find another more competent geotech.

- EIT Geotechnical Engineer. I am here hoping to help, and learn a little along the way.
 
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