21.11 - Engineering Implications of Faults
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What is bearing capacity, and why is it important in foundation design?
💡 Hint: Think about how weight affects the ground.
Name one reason why tunnel routes should avoid active faults.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to tunnels during seismic activity.
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What does bearing capacity refer to in the context of foundation design?
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of bearing capacity.
True or False: Tunnels should be built through active fault lines for better accessibility.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens during seismic events.
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How does designing for seismic forces differ from standard building practices? Discuss specific engineering principles.
💡 Hint: Consider what makes structures resilient against dynamic forces.
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.
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