1.2 - Pile Testing and Soil Investigation
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of soil investigation in pile testing?
💡 Hint: Think about what properties we need to know about the soil.
What technique is commonly used to assess soil behavior?
💡 Hint: Look for the acronym in our discussions.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of pile testing?
💡 Hint: Think about what we need to check before installation.
True or False: Precast piles can be modified at the site by cutting or splicing.
💡 Hint: Recall the difficulties we've discussed about precast piles.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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