Assignment 9:

Foundations:

Instructions: Answer the following questions briefly and concisely. Do not copy your
classmates’ answers. Write your answers on clean sheets of paper and upload. Submission is
until Feb. 5, 2021 at 5pm.

1. Differentiate shallow foundations from deep foundations.

2. Explain the different critical sections for shallow foundations.

3. Enumerate and explain the different types of deep foundations (include use of each).

4. Enumerate the steps in the installation of piles.

5. Compare and contrast driven piles and bored piles.