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Which of the following piles is used to compact loose granular soil?

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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

This question was addressed to me in final exam.

My query is from Types of Piles topic in portion Pile Foundations of Geotechnical Engineering II

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The correct answer is (c) Compaction piles

For explanation: Compaction piles are used to compact loose granular soil, thus increasing their bearing capacity.

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