Piled foundation is not a type of shallow foundation; it is a deep foundation type.

All of the listed methods (Standard Penetration Test, Cone Penetration Test, and Plate Load Test) are commonly used to determine the bearing capacity of a foundation.

The constant head test is used to determine the permeability of granular soils, while the falling head test is used for finer soils.

The Unconfined Compression Test is specifically designed to determine the shear strength of cohesive soils.

The coefficient of consolidation is crucial for predicting the time rate of settlement, as it defines how quickly the soil will consolidate under load.

All of the above parameters are essential for calculating the total settlement of a foundation, as they influence the soil's response to loading.

The Unified Soil Classification System is based on grain size distribution and plasticity characteristics.

The Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) is an ASTM standard used for classifying soils based on their grain size and plasticity.

Cohesion is a critical property for determining the bearing capacity of cohesive soils.

The liquid limit test is used to determine the Atterberg limits, which help classify fine-grained soils based on their plasticity.

The oedometer test is specifically designed to measure the consolidation characteristics of soil, including the compressibility and the coefficient of consolidation.

The constant head test is commonly used to determine the permeability of granular soils.

The Unconfined Compression Test is commonly used to determine the shear strength of cohesive soils without the need for confining pressure.

Deep foundations are most suitable for high bearing capacity requirements as they transfer loads to deeper, more stable soil layers.

Deep foundations are most suitable for minimizing settlement in soft clay, as they transfer loads to deeper, more competent soil layers.

Deep foundations are used to transfer loads to deeper, more stable soil layers when surface soils are weak.

Deep foundations are most suitable for weak soils as they transfer loads to deeper, more stable soil layers.

Shallow foundations are more susceptible to differential settlement due to variations in soil properties and loading conditions across the foundation area.

Cantilever walls are most suitable for granular soils as they can effectively resist lateral earth pressures with their design.

An anchored wall is most suitable for high lateral earth pressures as it uses anchors to provide additional resistance against the earth forces.