During the site exploration of the Shri Ram Temple at Ayodhya, which conditions resulted into stopping of the construction work?
- APresence of hard rock due to which rock carved foundation could not be laid
- BPresence of significant archeological findings which could not be damaged due to foundation work
- CPresence of loose sand with water which resulted in pile test failureCorrect
- DPresence of silty clay which required alternative approach for foundation
Solution
Concept
Case study: foundation problems at the Ram temple site
Step-by-step solution
1. Soil investigation showed loose sand with water-bearing strata. 2. The pile load tests failed, so the construction was stopped and an alternate foundation scheme was adopted.
Explanation
Pile test failure in loose, water-bearing sand halted the work.
Why the other options are wrong
The other options are not the reported reason.
Correct answer: C) Presence of loose sand with water which resulted in pile test failure