Practice question

Which foundation element is installed by driving rather than by drilling and pouring a shaft?

  1. A drilled shaft (caisson) with a reinforcing cage and tremie concrete
  2. A steel H-pile or prestressed concrete pile driven to bearing or a specified blow count
  3. A spread footing cast on undisturbed soil with no deep foundation
  4. A mechanically stabilized earth wall strap

Answer: B — A steel H-pile or prestressed concrete pile driven to bearing or a specified blow count

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