Civil Engineering Quizzes RCC Structures Design

Question:
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

Option A):
A pile is a slender member which transfers its load to the surrounding soil
Option B):
A pile is a cylindrical body of concrete which transfers the load at a depth greater than its width
Option C):
A pile is a slender member which transfers the load through its lower end on a strong strata
Option D):
A pile is a slender member which transfers its load by friction

Correct Answer is Option A):
A pile is a slender member which transfers its load to the surrounding soil