21.11. Engineering Implications of Faults

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is bearing capacity, and why is it important in foundation design?

   Hint

   Think about how weight affects the ground.

2. 2.

   Name one reason why tunnel routes should avoid active faults.

   Hint

   Consider what happens to tunnels during seismic activity.

3. 3.

   What does bearing capacity refer to in the context of foundation design?

   • The weight a structure can hold
   • The load a soil can bear
   • The depth of a foundation

   Hint

   Consider the definition of bearing capacity.

4. 4.

   True or False: Tunnels should be built through active fault lines for better accessibility.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about what happens during seismic events.

5. 5.

   How does designing for seismic forces differ from standard building practices? Discuss specific engineering principles.

   Hint

   Consider what makes structures resilient against dynamic forces.

6. 6.

   Design a small-scale model for a bridge that can withstand differential movements caused by fault activity.

   Hint

   Think about how real bridges are constructed to handle movement.