In places where the soil is soft and has small resistance to the flow of concrete, which one of the following types of piles, is used (A) Vibro pile (B) Pressure pile (C) Franki pile (D) Pedestal pile

In places where the soil is soft and has small resistance to the flow of concrete, which one of the
following types of piles, is used
(A) Vibro pile
(B) Pressure pile
(C) Franki pile
(D) Pedestal pile
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Answer: Option A
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