6.1 - Factors Influencing Selection
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What is a standard penetration test?
💡 Hint: Think about how we evaluate the soil's strength.
Why is local material availability important?
💡 Hint: Consider transportation and sourcing challenges.
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What impacts the selection of pile types the most?
💡 Hint: Think about what tests we conduct before selecting piles.
True or False: Steel piles are less expensive than timber piles.
💡 Hint: Consider the material costs.
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Consider a construction project with a time-sensitive deadline requiring deep foundations on sandy soil. Suggest an optimal pile solution and justify your recommendation based on soil conditions and time constraints.
💡 Hint: Think about the fast-track nature of the project.
Analyze a scenario where the design load significantly increases after the selection of piles. Discuss the implications on the already selected pile type and what recommendations could be made.
💡 Hint: Please consider load-bearing capacities of the different pile materials.
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