Calculate the load capacity of a precast concrete pile

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Calculate the load capacity of a precast concrete pile that is 14in. in diameter and is driven into soil resistance of 2.5 tons per square foot. Assume the top 5 feet of the pile cannot develop any shear resistance. Total pile length is 35 feet.

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