37.9.1 - Definition and Importance
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Define residual strength.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to soil after it has been saturated and shaken.
What is liquefaction?
💡 Hint: What effect does an earthquake have on saturated soil?
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Residual strength is typically ______ than pre-liquefaction strength.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to the soil during and after an earthquake.
True or False: Effective stress is irrelevant after liquefaction.
💡 Hint: Effective stress influences soil behavior significantly.
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Discuss how a low void ratio in a soil layer post-liquefaction impacts civil engineering projects in a flood-prone area.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between drainage capabilities and stability.
Apply the principles of residual strength to propose a mitigation strategy for a slope that risks liquefaction during an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Think about methods that improve soil stability and drainage.
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