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What is the main function of sheet piles in construction?
What is the main function of sheet piles in construction?
- Provide lateral support (correct)
- Provide vertical support
- Increase the bearing capacity of the soil
- Transfer vertical loads
Which type of pile foundation is used to transfer vertical loads from the structure to the soil?
Which type of pile foundation is used to transfer vertical loads from the structure to the soil?
- Timber Piles
- Composite Piles
- Sheet Piles
- Load Bearing Piles (correct)
For which purpose are Load Bearing Piles mainly used?
For which purpose are Load Bearing Piles mainly used?
- Protection from river bank erosion
- Provide lateral support
- Increase soil bearing capacity
- Transfer vertical loads (correct)
What is the function of Friction Piles in a pile foundation?
What is the function of Friction Piles in a pile foundation?
Which type of pile foundation is specifically used for constructing retaining walls?
Which type of pile foundation is specifically used for constructing retaining walls?
What advantage do steel piles have over other piles?
What advantage do steel piles have over other piles?
Why can steel piles penetrate through hard layers of soil?
Why can steel piles penetrate through hard layers of soil?
What is a disadvantage of steel piles?
What is a disadvantage of steel piles?
What is the main advantage of composite piles?
What is the main advantage of composite piles?
What does a spread footing do in a structure?
What does a spread footing do in a structure?
What is the purpose of a combined footing?
What is the purpose of a combined footing?
What is the main difference between Cast-in-Place Concrete Piles and Steel Piles?
What is the main difference between Cast-in-Place Concrete Piles and Steel Piles?
What is a disadvantage of Cast-in-Place Concrete Piles according to the text?
What is a disadvantage of Cast-in-Place Concrete Piles according to the text?
Why is it difficult to construct cast in situ piles where underground water flow is heavy?
Why is it difficult to construct cast in situ piles where underground water flow is heavy?
What could potentially cause failure in an un-reinforced and uncased Cast-in-Place Concrete Pile?
What could potentially cause failure in an un-reinforced and uncased Cast-in-Place Concrete Pile?
What advantage do Steel Piles have over Cast-in-Place Concrete Piles in terms of handling during installation?
What advantage do Steel Piles have over Cast-in-Place Concrete Piles in terms of handling during installation?
Why are Steel Piles mostly used as end-bearing piles?
Why are Steel Piles mostly used as end-bearing piles?
