37.9.2 - Factors Affecting Residual Strength
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What is residual strength?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to soil after a quake.
Name a factor affecting residual strength.
💡 Hint: Reflect on soil characteristics.
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What does residual strength refer to?
💡 Hint: Focus on what remains after liquefaction.
Does higher confining pressure increase residual strength?
💡 Hint: Think about the structural stability under pressure.
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Given two soil samples from a site, one uniform and the other well-graded, predict how they would behave post-liquefaction regarding residual strength.
💡 Hint: Consider how sediment arrangement impacts strength.
Analyze a scenario where an earthquake induces liquefaction in a construction site. What measures should engineers consider based on residual strength factors?
💡 Hint: Think about how soil properties affect building safety.
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