Practice Factors Influencing Selection - 6.1 | 19. Precast Piles: Length and Testing | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is a standard penetration test?

💡 Hint: Think about how we evaluate the soil's strength.

Question 2

Easy

Why is local material availability important?

💡 Hint: Consider transportation and sourcing challenges.

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Question 1

What impacts the selection of pile types the most?

  • Soil Type
  • Color of the Pile
  • Company Policy

💡 Hint: Think about what tests we conduct before selecting piles.

Question 2

True or False: Steel piles are less expensive than timber piles.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the material costs.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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