Pile foundations are critical structural components that transfer building loads to deeper, more stable soil or rock layers. Research in this field encompasses both experimental studies and innovative ...

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Negative skin friction (NSF) is an important phenomenon in geotechnical engineering, referring to the additional axial drag imposed on piles as a result of differential soil movement relative to the ...

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