Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
In pile group, block failure is more likely when piles are:
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Choose the correct answer
A
End-bearing on rock only
B
Single isolated pile
C
Closely spaced in clay
D
Widely spaced in dense sand
Correct Answer
C. Closely spaced in clay
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Closely spaced piles in clay may fail as a block with enclosed soil.
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This MCQ belongs to SSC JE Civil Paper-I Technical Mock Test Series. Full tests include timed attempts, rank comparison and subject-wise analysis.