Answer the following 1-Point bearing piles extend to a stable soil or rock layer below the superstructure. [T\F] 2- In loose sand, the unit skin friction is lower for a high-displacement pile, when compared to a low-displacement pile (at similar depths). [T\F] 3-Typically we place shallow foundations underground. 4- If the spread footing covers more than 50% of the building footprint, a mat or deep foundation is more economical. [T\F]

Answer the following 1-Point bearing piles extend to a stable soil or rock layer below the superstructure. [T\F] 2- In loose sand, the unit skin friction is lower for a high-displacement pile, when compared to a low-displacement pile (at similar depths). [T\F] 3-Typically we place shallow foundations underground. 4- If the spread footing covers more than 50% of the building footprint, a mat or deep foundation is more economical. [T\F]

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781337705028

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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Chapter12: Pile Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12.12P

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