The main function of a pile cap in a pile foundation is to:
Correct answer: D. Distribute column load to the piles
- A. Replace the need for reinforcement
- B. Increase the permeability of soil
- C. Prevent all pile settlement
- D. Distribute column load to the piles
Explanation
A pile cap connects the pile heads and distributes the structural load among them. It also provides a suitable interface between the column and the pile group. It cannot eliminate all settlement or replace structural reinforcement.
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