Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
A floating pile carries load mainly through:
Foundation EngineeringSoil Mechanics and Foundation EngineeringHARD
Choose the correct answer
A
Skin friction along shaft
B
Arch action in beam
C
End bearing on hard rock only
D
Lateral bracing only
Correct Answer
A. Skin friction along shaft
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Floating piles do not reach a firm stratum and rely on frictional resistance.
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