(a) What are the various conditions in which a pile foundation is use…

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(a) What are the various conditions in which a pile foundation is used? Also explain how pile foundation improves the load carrying capacity of the structure.

(b) Write note on the following:

(i) Friction pile

(ii) Fender pile

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