Types of Driven Piles Quiz

What is the maximum length of steel piles?

• 10-15m

• 12-50m

• 20-30m

• 35m

What is the main disadvantage of steel piles?

• Vulnerable to corrosion

• Difficult to splice

• High initial cost

• Vulnerable to decay

What is the maximum length of timber piles?

• 9-20m

• 20-30m

• 35m

• 10-15m

What is the maximum load for usual conditions of timber piles?

• 450 kN

• 350-3500 kN

• 900 kN

• 80-240 kN

What is the main advantage of precast concrete piles?

• High individual load capacity

• Comparatively low initial cost

• Can be extended above ground to form columns

• Easily spliced

What is the maximum length of precast concrete piles?

• 10-15m

• 12-50m

• 20-30m

• 35m

What is the main disadvantage of precast concrete piles?

• High initial cost

• Difficult to splice

• Vulnerable to corrosion

• Vulnerable to decay

What is the main advantage of prestressed concrete piles?

• Comparatively low initial cost

• Easily spliced

• High individual load capacity

• Can be extended above ground to form columns

What is the maximum length of prestressed concrete piles?

• 35m

• 20-30m

• 12-50m

• 10-15m

What is the main disadvantage of prestressed concrete piles?

• Vulnerable to corrosion

• High initial cost

• Difficult to splice

• Vulnerable to decay