In this guide
PRACTICE PROMPT
Use this fictional setting to practise clear reasoning. It is not an assessment or institution paper.
The setting
Reusing existing pile foundations for a new building of higher loading.
Your task
Set out what must be established and propose a strategy.
What a useful response would show
Testing and records, with a fall-back if capacity cannot be proven.
Reflect afterwards
- What assumption mattered most?
- What would you check before using this on a real project?
- Could another engineer follow your recommendation?