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]

Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

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