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37 - Effect of Soil Properties and Damping – Liquefaction of Soils

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is liquefaction?

💡 Hint: Think of what happens to sand when water fills the spaces between.

Question 2

Easy

List one factor that affects soil liquefaction.

💡 Hint: Consider the types of sediments involved.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary condition needed for liquefaction to occur?

  • Loose
  • saturated soil
  • Dry
  • rocky soil
  • Compact
  • clayey soil

💡 Hint: Think about the role of water in soil.

Question 2

True or False: All soils are equally susceptible to liquefaction.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how soil structure varies.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze a site with sandy soil that exhibits liquefaction during a 6.5 magnitude earthquake. Discuss the soil properties that may have contributed and suggest mitigation measures.

💡 Hint: Think about how each soil property influences stability under stress.

Question 2

A construction project is planned on a site where liquefaction was previously observed. What steps should engineers take to evaluate and design for safety?

💡 Hint: Focus on both evaluation methods and engineering solutions.

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