30.11.1 - Geotechnical Investigation
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Practice Questions
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What is a geotechnical investigation?
💡 Hint: Think about what characteristics are important for buildings.
Name one dynamic soil property that is significant in seismic design.
💡 Hint: Consider how soil interacts with waves.
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What is the main purpose of a geotechnical investigation?
💡 Hint: Think about its role in earthquake safety.
True or False: Soil amplification helps reduce seismic waves during an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to waves in softer soils.
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A geotechnical report indicates a site with a soft clay layer overlying a rock formation. Describe how this configuration might affect the building's seismic response, and suggest mitigation measures.
💡 Hint: Think about how softer layers can change wave characteristics.
Given a site-specific response spectrum derived from a geotechnical investigation, explain how engineers might adjust their design approach based on the data.
💡 Hint: Consider how designs change when specific data informs their choices.
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