Question

The under-reamed piles are connected by a beam known as ___________

(a) Capping beam and Grade beam

(b) Reamed beam

(c) None of the mentioned

(d) All of the mentioned

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This intriguing question originated from Under-Reamed Pile Foundations in chapter Pile Foundations of Geotechnical Engineering II

Answer 1

Correct choice is (a) Capping beam and Grade beam

For explanation: The under-reamed piles are connected by a reinforced concrete beam, known as capping beam or grade beam.