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In testing a pile by load test, pile platform is loaded with one and half times the design load and a maximum settlement is noted. The load is gradually removed and the consequent rebound is measured. For a safe pile, the net settlement (i.e. total settlement minus rebound) per tonne of test load should not exceed
A 10 mm
B 15 mm
C 20 mm
D 25 mm
The advantage of a concrete pile over a timber pile, is
A No decay due to termites
B No restriction on length
C Higher bearing capacity
D All the above
A pile of length ‘L’ carrying a uniformly distributed load ‘W’ per metre length is suspended at two points, the maximum, B.M. at the centre of the pile or at the points of suspension, is
A $$\frac{{{\text{WL}}}}{8}$$
B $$\frac{{{\text{W}}{{\text{L}}^2}}}{{24}}$$
C $$\frac{{{\text{W}}{{\text{L}}^2}}}{{47}}$$
D $$\frac{{{\text{W}}{{\text{L}}^2}}}{{16}}$$
A pile of length carrying a uniformly distributed load per metre length is suspended at two points, the maximum, B.M. at the centre of the pile or at the points of suspension, is
A WL/8
B WL2/24
C WL2/47
D WL2/16
Raymond Samuel Tomilson is famous for developing which of the following?
A E\u00ad-Mail
B SMS
C Facebook
D Orkut
The compaction of concrete in the drilled pile hole is done by compressed air in the case of
A Simplex pile
B Franki pile
C Pressure pile
D Vibro pile
The miser gazed ........ at the pile of gold coins in front of him.
A avidly
B admiringly
C thoughtfully
D earnestly
The miser gazed avidly the pile of gold coins in front of him.
A at
B of
C into
D by
The miser gazed ———— at the pile of gold coins in front of him.
A avidly
B admiringly
C thoughtfully
D earnestly
Pile foundations are suitable for
A Water logged soils
B Soft rocks
C Compact soils
D Multi-storeyed buildings

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