While designing the pile as a column, the end conditions are nearly (A) Both ends hinged (B) Both ends fixed (C) One end fixed and other end hinged (D) One end fixed and other end free

While designing the pile as a column, the end conditions are nearly
(A) Both ends hinged
(B) Both ends fixed
(C) One end fixed and other end hinged
(D) One end fixed and other end free
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Answer: Option C
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