Question

The precast concrete piles are generally used for a maximum design load of about ____________

(a) 50 tonnes

(b) 100 tonnes

(c) 75 tonnes

(d) 80 tonnes

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The query is from Types of Piles topic in chapter Pile Foundations of Geotechnical Engineering II

Answer 1

Right answer is (d) 80 tonnes

The best explanation: The precast concrete piles are generally used for a maximum design load of about 80 tonnes, except for large pre-stressed piles.