37 - Effect of Soil Properties and Damping – Liquefaction of Soils
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Practice Questions
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What is liquefaction?
💡 Hint: Think of what happens to sand when water fills the spaces between.
List one factor that affects soil liquefaction.
💡 Hint: Consider the types of sediments involved.
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What is the primary condition needed for liquefaction to occur?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of water in soil.
True or False: All soils are equally susceptible to liquefaction.
💡 Hint: Consider how soil structure varies.
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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.
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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