6 - Selection Criteria for Piles
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What are precast piles?
💡 Hint: Think about where they are made.
Name one type of geotechnical investigation.
💡 Hint: What do you test for soil behavior?
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Which method allows for better quality control of concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about where the concrete is made.
True or False: Soil investigations are necessary to understand the load-bearing capacity of piles.
💡 Hint: What is crucial to know before designing structures?
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What considerations should a civil engineer make when selecting piles for a site with high clay content?
💡 Hint: Think about soil's characteristics.
In a project budget limited to $1 million, how should a civil engineer balance cost with quality for pile selection?
💡 Hint: Consider shipping costs versus materials.
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