Practice Pile Testing and Soil Investigation - 1.2 | 19. Precast Piles: Length and Testing | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of soil investigation in pile testing?

💡 Hint: Think about what properties we need to know about the soil.

Question 2

Easy

What technique is commonly used to assess soil behavior?

💡 Hint: Look for the acronym in our discussions.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of pile testing?

  • To check the concrete quality
  • To determine length and load capacity
  • To measure soil temperature

💡 Hint: Think about what we need to check before installation.

Question 2

True or False: Precast piles can be modified at the site by cutting or splicing.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the difficulties we've discussed about precast piles.

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Question 1

Design an engineered solution for a project requiring deep foundations in an area with unpredictable soil layers. Justify your choice of pile type and testing methods.

💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of soil variation on your design choice.

Question 2

Evaluate the impact of not using bentonite slurry when drilling in saturated sandy soils. What would be the expected outcomes?

💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of instability and construction delays.

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