IGNOU MMPN 3 2025 - Under what circumstances, would you adopt a pile foundation?

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Under what circumstances, would you adopt a pile foundation? Explain the features of such a foundation in brief

06 Mar 2026

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Pile foundations are adopted in situations where the surface soil lacks sufficient bearing capacity to support the load of a structure, or where the structure is subjected to heavy or uneven loads. They are particularly useful in areas with soft, loose, or water-logged soils, where shallow foundations like isolated or raft foundations would be inadequate or unsafe. Pile foundations are also used when the building site has high groundwater levels, compressible soils, or when there is a need to resist uplift forces, lateral loads, or differential settlement. In addition, pile foundations are suitable for construction on reclaimed land, riverbeds, or locations prone to flooding or seismic activity. The main principle of a pile foundation is

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