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Soil Composition, Foundation Types, and Structural Loads Quiz

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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?

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?

Caisson

Tension pile

Fender pile (correct)

Shallow foundation

What is the primary source of loads that are transferred to the foundation?

Beams, columns, and slabs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a caisson in foundation construction?

To provide a watertight structure for anchoring foundations in water Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of a deep foundation?

The ratio of its depth to width exceeds 1 Signup and view all the answers

Soil Composition, Foundation Types, and Structural Loads Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of a tension pile?

What is the defining characteristic of a shallow foundation?

Which type of pile is used to protect structures in the sea from damage caused by ships?

What is the primary source of loads that are transferred to the foundation?

What is the purpose of a caisson in foundation construction?

What is the defining characteristic of a deep foundation?

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