Estimate the ultimate (not allowable) axial load capacity (in tons) of the drilled shaft

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Estimate the ultimate (not allowable) axial load capacity (in tons) of the drilled shaft shown below
owed to point/toe capacity only, if the shaft is in compression. The shaft is made of concrete and
has a diameter of 5 ft.
ult
CH
10 ft
Su = 900 psf
CL
10 ft
1500 psf
So
ww
Transcribed Image Text:Estimate the ultimate (not allowable) axial load capacity (in tons) of the drilled shaft shown below owed to point/toe capacity only, if the shaft is in compression. The shaft is made of concrete and has a diameter of 5 ft. ult CH 10 ft Su = 900 psf CL 10 ft 1500 psf So ww
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