Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
Pile foundations are preferred when:
Foundation EngineeringSoil Mechanics and Foundation EngineeringEASY
Choose the correct answer
A
Shallow soil is very strong
B
Good bearing stratum is available at large depth
C
Excavation is always dry
D
Load is negligible
Correct Answer
B. Good bearing stratum is available at large depth
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Piles transfer loads to deeper competent strata or by friction/end bearing.
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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.