Practice Advanced Site Characterization - 37.12.1 | 37. Effect of Soil Properties and Damping – Liquefaction of Soils | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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Advanced Site Characterization

37.12.1 - Advanced Site Characterization

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Question 1 Easy

What does CPT stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the equipment used during the test.

Question 2 Easy

What is the purpose of using remote sensing technologies?

💡 Hint: Consider how we can visualize changes on the ground.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of Seismic Cone Penetration Testing (CPT)?

Project soil behavior
Measure soil resistance
Estimate liquefaction potential

💡 Hint: Focus on the specific function of CPT.

Question 2

True or False: LiDAR can help in measuring surface movement after an earthquake.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what you know about LiDAR capabilities.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a soil profile where shear wave velocities vary significantly, predict how that might affect liquefaction potential. Provide reasoning for your predictions.

💡 Hint: Relate shear wave velocity to liquefaction susceptibility.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the effectiveness of using LiDAR data in a post-earthquake recovery plan. Discuss advantages and limitations.

💡 Hint: Think about both the benefits and potential shortcomings of using advanced technologies.

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