The additional piles which are driven to increase the capacity of supporting loads on vertical piles, are known (A) Construction piles (B) Raking piles (C) Eccentric piles (D) Sinking piles

The additional piles which are driven to increase the capacity of supporting loads on vertical piles,
are known
(A) Construction piles
(B) Raking piles
(C) Eccentric piles
(D) Sinking piles
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Answer: Option B
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