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APSC 151- Geotechnical Engineering UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers 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 proper...

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APSC 151- Geotechnical Engineering
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CORRECT Answers

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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