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APSC 151- Geotechnical Engineering | Questions & Answers (100 %Score) Latest Updated
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properties of clay - impermeable, causes foundations to be unpredicatable



properties of silt - sensitive to variations, causes weak foundations and sensitive to frost heaving



properties of sand - good foundation and drainage but sensitive to water content and density



properties of gravel - if angular it interlocks causing erosion proofing

if rounded good for energy absobing



soil slopes need to be - managed so that they do not fail



landfills are highly - engineered to prevent harm to the surrounding environment



foundations and footings - are placed deep into the ground to create building stability



retaining walls must - work with the properties of the soil in order to be useful



engineering in permafrost is difficult becuase - as the climate changes it has unpredictable behaviour



what are earth dams - dams that control water using critical properties of different earth materials



the components of an earth dam include - clay (impermeable core)

sand/silt (retains the core)

sand/gravel (dissipates water pressure gives strength)

boulders (protection)

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