Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Pile foundations are normally used
Soil MechanicsSoil MechanicsMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
in soft clayey soils
B
in heavily loaded situations
C
in loose sandy soils
D
when the required bearing area is not available
Correct Answer
D. when the required bearing area is not available
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Pile foundations may be used in soft clay, heavy loading, loose sand and when bearing stratum is deep.
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