Correct Answer - Option 3 :
Anchor piles
Pile foundation:
A pile is a slender structural member made of steel, concrete, or wood. A pile is either driven into the soil or formed in-situ by excavating a hole and fitting it with concrete.
The following table shows the classification of piles based on its use:
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Type of Pile
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Uses
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Load bearing pile
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Used to transfer the load of the structure to a suitable stratum by end bearing, by friction or by both
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Compaction pile
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Used in loose granular soils to increase the relative density
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Tension pile
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Used to anchor down the structures subjected to hydrostatic uplift forces or overturning forces
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Sheet pile
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Used for retaining earth or water
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| Fender pile |
Used to protect concrete deck or other waterfront structures from the abrasion or impact that may be caused from the ships |
| Anchor pile |
Used to provide anchorage for anchored sheet piles that provides resistance against horizontal pull and uplift forces for a sheet pile wall.
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