26.10.3 - Liquefaction and Wave Behavior
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What happens to saturated soils during liquefaction?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when water saturates soil.
True or False: Liquefaction can occur in dry soils.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of liquefaction.
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What is liquefaction?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of liquefaction.
True or False: Liquefaction can only occur in saturated, loose sands.
💡 Hint: Think about the conditions required for liquefaction.
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Consider a hypothetical town built on loose, saturated sand near a fault line. Describe the steps that structural engineers would take to assess liquefaction risk in this area.
💡 Hint: Think about both physical investigations and analytical data.
A building in a liquefied area experienced significant lateral displacement. Discuss potential failures in structural design that might have contributed to the facility's damage.
💡 Hint: Consider what engineers can evaluate before construction to improve resilience.
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