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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 ...

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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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