Practice Internal Stress Application - 3.1 | 19. Precast Piles: Length and Testing | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary purpose of bentonite slurry in pile installation?

💡 Hint: Think about materials used in construction.

Question 2

Easy

What is pre-stressing?

💡 Hint: Focus on the timing of stress application.

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Question 1

What is the main advantage of pre-stressed piles?

  • A) More complex to build
  • B) Increases load-bearing capacity
  • C) Lower costs than conventional piles

💡 Hint: Consider what pre-stressing is applied for.

Question 2

True or False: Precast piles can easily be modified at the construction site.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the limitations of precast structures.

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Question 1

A construction site located near water is preparing to install piles. Discuss how bentonite slurry could specifically aid in this context and what factors the engineers should consider.

💡 Hint: Think about the effects of water on soil stability.

Question 2

Consider a project requiring piles longer than 30 meters. Explain the implications of using traditional concrete piles versus pre-stressed concrete piles.

💡 Hint: Focus on the materials’ properties and their limits.

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