Deep Found 2

Which material can be used for Piles?

• Concrete

• Steel

• Timber

• All of them

Which material is more commonly used for Piles ?

• Concrete

• Timber

• Steel

What is the main difference between Piles and Piers ?

• Their Function

• The construction method

If there are noise or vibration restrictions which method would you use?

• Augered Piles

• Driven Piles

Bored or Augered piles can be used for housing in clay soils subject to shrinkage or swelling

• True

• False

On restricted sites which method would you use?

• Augered Piles

• Driven Piles

Timber Piles are used for heavily loaded structures

• True

• False

Piles transfer the load through weak strata to stronger soil

• True

• False

Which factor affects the choice of pile foundation ?

• Building load

• Nature of ground

• Local environment

• All the above

Which method would you use for high water table ?

• Strip Foundation

• Pad Foundation

• Trench Fill

• Piles