Question

The choice of a particular shape for a well depends on ________

(a) Dimension of the base and Cost of sinking

(b) Type of soil condition

(c) None of the mentioned

(d) All of the mentioned

This question was addressed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.

My query is from Shapes of Wells and Component Parts in section Well Foundations of Geotechnical Engineering II

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) Dimension of the base and Cost of sinking

For explanation I would say: The choice of a particular shape of well depends upon the dimension of the pier or abutment, the care and cost of sinking, the considerations of the tilt and shift during the sinking.