Piles, Footings, Grade Beams

Question 1

What is a battered foundation form

Answer 1

Sloped form sides

Question 2

The maximum rise of a stepped footing

Answer 2

600mm

Question 3

What must footings rest on?

Answer 3

Undisturbed soil or rock

Question 4

What type of footing is used for heavy buildings with a small footprint

Answer 4

Matt

Question 5

When can compacted soil be used to support footings

Answer 5

With engineers approval

Question 6

What type of concrete is used for compacted piles?

Answer 6

Dry mix

Question 7

What helps to support soldier piling for large excavations?

Answer 7

Tiebacks

Question 8

What is a common name for bored pile hole filled with concrete?

Answer 8

Caisson

Question 9

How is cave-in prevented with a continuous flight auger hole?

Answer 9

Filled with concrete

Question 10

What type of pile best withstands lateral pressures?

Answer 10

Sheet piling

Question 11

How is decay prevented with timber piles?

Answer 11

Driven completely below the waterline

Question 12

What is the name of piles that use both end-bearing and friction for support?

Answer 12

Combination piles

Question 13

What type of piles are typically used to construct cofferdams?

Answer 13

Sheet piles

Question 14

Where are soldier piles typically used?

Answer 14

When deep excavations in a limited space

Question 15

What material makes up a caisson pile?

Answer 15

Concrete-filled pre-drilled holes

Question 16

What is the shear angle when calculating footing width?

Answer 16

45°