Question

Identify the given pile below.

(a) Steep pile

(b) Sand pile

(c) Sheet pile

(d) Timber pile

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Answer 1

Right answer is (b) Sand pile

The explanation is: Shown above is a typical sand pile. The sand piles are placed at 2 metres to 3 meters, usually under the column of the structure. Load test should be carried out to determine the bearing capacity of sand pile.