Practice Construction Schedule and Design Load - 6.2 | 19. Precast Piles: Length and Testing | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What type of piles are manufactured in a factory?

💡 Hint: Think about construction methods that offer quality control.

Question 2

Easy

Name one method for soil testing.

💡 Hint: It's a common geotechnical investigation method.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary advantage of precast piles?

  • Lower cost
  • Enhanced quality control
  • Easier installation

💡 Hint: Consider the manufacturing environment.

Question 2

True or False: Pre-stressing reduces the load-bearing capacity of concrete piles.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how concrete behaves under load.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a construction project where variable soil conditions are known, discuss which type of pile (precast, cast in-situ, or steel) you would choose for maximum efficiency and explain why.

💡 Hint: Think about flexibility and adaptability of piles to different soil types.

Question 2

A construction team is facing trouble with handling precast piles that are too heavy and prone to damage. Propose a solution involving pre-stressing techniques.

💡 Hint: Consider how internal stresses created could help during handling.

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