Practice mode Water Management

What is a pile called that is driven into soft soil, does not reach hard rock and carries its load through side resistance?

Correct answer B. Friction pile

Explanation

A friction pile transfers its load to surrounding soil through skin friction along its shaft, so it is used where a firm stratum lies too deep.

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