Practice Corrosion and Cost Considerations - 4.3 | 19. Precast Piles: Length and Testing | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is the main advantage of using precast piles?

💡 Hint: Think about where they are made.

Question 2

Easy

Name one method used to assess soil before piling.

💡 Hint: What test gives insights into soil behavior?

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Question 1

What testing method is essential for accurate pile length measurement?

  • Shallow drilling
  • Standard Penetration Test
  • Tensile strength test

💡 Hint: This method assesses soil strength.

Question 2

True or False: Pre-stressed piles can be longer than conventional concrete piles due to enhanced handling resistance.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how pre-stressing affects strength.

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Question 1

With an anticipated project site with high corrosivity, propose a strategy for choosing pile types while considering budget constraints.

💡 Hint: Think about the long-term maintenance costs versus upfront costs.

Question 2

Calculate the projected cost differences between using precast piles and cast-in-situ piles for a major urban construction project requiring 100 piles, given installation speed and material costs.

💡 Hint: Factor in how quickly each type of pile can be deployed.

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