A. Construction piles
B. Raking piles
C. Eccentric piles
D. Sinking piles
Answer: Option B
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The window which is provided in flat roof of a room, is known
A. Dormer window
B. Lantern window
C. Louvered window
D. Sky window
Weep holes are provided in retaining and breast walls
A. To drain off the water from the filling
B. To ventilate the stone masonry
C. To add architectural beauty
D. To increase compaction of the earth retained
A. Haunch
B. Spandril
C. Voussoirs
D. Skewbacks
Correct Answer: A. Construction piles ✅
Explanation:
Construction piles are the additional piles driven along with existing vertical piles to increase the load-carrying capacity of a pile foundation.
Other Options:
B. Raking piles ❌
Inclined (sloping) piles.
Used to resist horizontal forces such as from bridges, retaining structures, and marine structures.
C. Eccentric piles ❌
Piles where the load does not act through the center of the pile.
Used when loads are eccentric.
D. Sinking piles ❌
Piles installed by driving, pressing, or sinking methods.
Not specifically for increasing capacity of existing vertical piles.