7.1 - Piling Equipment Overview
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Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of using precast piles?
💡 Hint: Think about types of piles made in factories.
Name one benefit of using bentonite slurry in piling.
💡 Hint: Think about soil support.
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What is a primary benefit of using precast concrete piles?
💡 Hint: Consider where they are made.
True or False? Pre-stressing reduces the load capacity of piles.
💡 Hint: Think about its purpose.
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A construction project chooses between precast and cast-in-situ piles. What factors affect this decision, and how might they impact the overall construction schedule?
💡 Hint: Consider the pros and cons of each method.
Analyze a situation where a substandard soil investigation leads to a pile length prediction error. What consequences could arise from this error?
💡 Hint: Think about risks associated with the project timeline.
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