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Identify the type of pile.(a) Load bearing piles(b) Sand pile(c) Friction pile(d) Steel pipeThis question was addressed to me in class test.This is a very interesting question from Different Types of Pile in chapter Deep Excavations, Pile Foundations and Caisson of Construction & Building Materials |
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Answer» RIGHT choice is (c) Friction pile Easiest explanation: When loose soil EXTENDS to a great DEPTH, the piles are driven up to such a depth that the frictional resistance developed at the SIDES of the piles equals the load coming on the piles. |
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