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What is the primary purpose of a tension pile?
What is the primary purpose of a tension pile?
- To provide a watertight structure for anchoring foundations in water
- To transfer loads from beams and columns to the foundation
- To protect structures in the sea from abrasion or collision
- To resist uplift forces and prevent extraction from the ground (correct)
What is the defining characteristic of a shallow foundation?
What is the defining characteristic of a shallow foundation?
- It is made of wood to protect structures from ships
- It is used to anchor structures in water
- It is used to resist uplift forces
- The ratio of its depth to width is less than or equal to 1 (correct)
Which type of pile is used to protect structures in the sea from damage caused by ships?
Which type of pile is used to protect structures in the sea from damage caused by ships?
- Caisson
- Tension pile
- Fender pile (correct)
- Shallow foundation
What is the primary source of loads that are transferred to the foundation?
What is the primary source of loads that are transferred to the foundation?
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What is the purpose of a caisson in foundation construction?
What is the purpose of a caisson in foundation construction?
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What is the defining characteristic of a deep foundation?
What is the defining characteristic of a deep foundation?
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