37.11 - Case Studies on Liquefaction
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Practice Questions
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What is liquefaction?
💡 Hint: Think about how soil changes under stress.
Name one case study discussed in this section.
💡 Hint: These are historical earthquakes linked to liquefaction.
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What condition is essential for soil to experience liquefaction?
💡 Hint: Consider what makes soil behave like a liquid.
True or False: Lateral spreading only occurs in saturated sands.
💡 Hint: Think about the conditions needed for this behavior.
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Evaluate the economic impacts of liquefaction in urban settings by comparing two case studies.
💡 Hint: Think about how each case highlighted different economic challenges.
Propose mitigation measures that could reduce liquefaction risks in urban areas based on the lessons learned from these case studies.
💡 Hint: Consider which solutions are most feasible in urban environments to enhance structural integrity.
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