APSC 151- Geotechnical Engineering Practice Exam Study Questions And Answers.
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Course
GEOTECHNICAL.
Institution
GEOTECHNICAL.
properties of clay - correct answer impermeable, causes foundations to be unpredicatable
properties of silt - correct answer sensitive to variations, causes weak foundations and sensitive to frost heaving
properties of ...
properties of clay - correct answer impermeable, causes foundations to be
unpredicatable
properties of silt - correct answer sensitive to variations, causes weak foundations
and sensitive to frost heaving
properties of sand - correct answer good foundation and drainage but sensitive to
water content and density
properties of gravel - correct answer if angular it interlocks causing erosion proofing
if rounded good for energy absobing
soil slopes need to be - correct answer managed so that they do not fail
landfills are highly - correct answer engineered to prevent harm to the surrounding
environment
foundations and footings - correct answer are placed deep into the ground to
create building stability
retaining walls must - correct answer work with the properties of the soil in order to
be useful
engineering in permafrost is difficult becuase - correct answer as the climate
changes it has unpredictable behaviour
what are earth dams - correct answer dams that control water using critical
properties of different earth materials
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