Foundation Engineering (2180609) MCQs

MCQs of Pile foundations

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1.
The art of driving piles into the ground was first established by __________
(a) Greeks
(b) Romans
(c) Philippians
(d) None of the mentioned
Answer:

Option (b)

2.
Based on the function, piles can be classified into ___________ types.
(a) 4
(b) 6
(c) 8
(d) 3
Answer:

Option (c)

3.
Which of the following piles is used to compact loose granular soil?
(a) Friction piles
(b) End bearing piles
(c) Compaction piles
(d) Tension piles
Answer:

Option (c)

4.
The piles that are used for protecting structures from ships and floating object is ____________
(a) Anchor piles
(b) Fender piles
(c) Compaction piles
(d) Batter piles
Answer:

Option (b)

5.
Modern pile driving method was first invented by ___________
(a) Romans
(b) Nasmyth
(c) Terzaghi
(d) Vitruvious
Answer:

Option (b)

6.
The precast concrete piles are generally used for a maximum design load of about ____________
(a) 50 tonnes
(b) 100 tonnes
(c) 75 tonnes
(d) 80 tonnes
Answer:

Option (d)

7.
Cast-in-situ piles may be classified in to ________ classes.
(a) Three
(b) Eight
(c) Two
(d) Four
Answer:

Option (c)

8.
Which of the following piles is a cast-in-situ type of concrete pile?
(a) Under-reamed pile
(b) Raymond standard pile
(c) Anchor pile
(d) Pressure pile
Answer:

Option (b)

9.
Composite piles are suitable for ______________
(a) Maximum design load
(b) The project above the water table
(c) Compacting the soil
(d) Protect waterfront structures
Answer:

Option (b)

10.
Piles are commonly driven into the ground by means of a special device called __________
(a) Pile driver and Hammer
(b) Driller
(c) None of the mentioned
(d) All of the mentioned
Answer:

Option (a)

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