37.1.1 - Grain Size Distribution
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What is liquefaction?
💡 Hint: Think about soil behavior during seismic events.
Define well-graded soils.
💡 Hint: Remember the mix of sizes in the soil.
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What type of soil is most susceptible to liquefaction?
💡 Hint: Consider which soil type has more packing and structure.
True or False: High plasticity clays are likely to liquefy easily.
💡 Hint: Think about the properties of clays.
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You are an engineer tasked with designing a foundation in an area prone to earthquakes. Explain how you would evaluate the soil’s grain size distribution and suggest suitable mitigation strategies.
💡 Hint: Consider both grain size distribution and the composition of the soil.
A site features layers of sand varying from uniform to well-graded. How would the response to seismic loading differ between these layers, and what implications does this have for construction?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the packing characteristics of different sand types.
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