A site investigation identifies expansive soil near the surface and suitable stable bearing material below its active zone. Subject to engineered design addressing soil movement, which listed foundation can transfer loads to that deeper material?
Correct Answer
B) Drilled piers set below the active zone
An appropriately engineered drilled-pier system can transfer the specified loads to the identified suitable deeper material below the active zone. The conclusion depends on actual geotechnical/design facts, connections and soil-movement effects; it does not mean every pier is adequate or that engineered shallow alternatives are universally unsuitable.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
An appropriately engineered drilled-pier system can transfer the specified loads to the identified suitable deeper material below the active zone. The conclusion depends on actual geotechnical/design facts, connections and soil-movement effects; it does not mean every pier is adequate or that engineered shallow alternatives are universally unsuitable.
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