6.2 - Construction Schedule and Design Load
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Practice Questions
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What type of piles are manufactured in a factory?
💡 Hint: Think about construction methods that offer quality control.
Name one method for soil testing.
💡 Hint: It's a common geotechnical investigation method.
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What is the primary advantage of precast piles?
💡 Hint: Consider the manufacturing environment.
True or False: Pre-stressing reduces the load-bearing capacity of concrete piles.
💡 Hint: Think about how concrete behaves under load.
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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.
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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