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Geotechnical Engineering - A Historical Perspective Questions with Correct Answers

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Soil Correct Answer-This is an uncemented aggregate of mineral grains and decayed organic matter (solid particles) with liquid and gas in the empty spaces (voids) between the solid particles. Soil Correct Answer-This is used as a construction material in various civil engineering projects, and i...

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Geotechnical Engineering - A Historical Perspective
Questions with Correct Answers
Soil Correct Answer-This is an uncemented aggregate of mineral grains
and decayed organic matter (solid particles) with liquid and gas in the
empty spaces (voids) between the solid particles.


Soil Correct Answer-This is used as a construction material in various
civil engineering projects, and it supports structural foundations.


1. Origin
2. Grain-size distribution
3. Ability to drain water
4. Compressibility
5. Shear strength
6. Load-bearing capacity Correct Answer-Six soil properties that Civil
Engineers must study:


Soil Mechanics Correct Answer-It is a branch of science that deals with
the study of the physical properties of soil and the behavior of soil
masses subjected to various types of forces.


Soils Engineering Correct Answer-It is the application of the principles
of soil mechanics to practical problems.

, Geotechnical Engineering Correct Answer-It is the subdiscipline of civil
engineering that involves natural materials found close to the surface of
the earth.


Geotechnical Engineering Correct Answer-It includes the application of
the principles of soil mechanics and rock mechanics to the design of
foundations, retaining structures, and earth structures.


18th century Correct Answer-The understanding of geotechnical
engineering as it is known today began early in this century.


True Correct Answer-(True/False) For years, the art of geotechnical
engineering was based on only past experiences through a succession of
experimentation without any real scientific character.


Banks of Rivers Correct Answer-This is where ancient civilizations have
flourished.


Nile River Correct Answer-The river where ancient Egypt flourished.


Tigris and Euphrates Rivers Correct Answer-The rivers where ancient
Mesopotamia flourished.


Huang Ho River Correct Answer-The river, which is also known as
Yellow River, where ancient China flourished.

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