Practice Grain Size Distribution - 37.1.1 | 37. Effect of Soil Properties and Damping – Liquefaction of Soils | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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37.1.1 - Grain Size Distribution

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is liquefaction?

💡 Hint: Think about soil behavior during seismic events.

Question 2

Easy

Define well-graded soils.

💡 Hint: Remember the mix of sizes in the soil.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What type of soil is most susceptible to liquefaction?

  • Well-Graded Soil
  • Fine-Grained Soil
  • Uniform Sand

💡 Hint: Consider which soil type has more packing and structure.

Question 2

True or False: High plasticity clays are likely to liquefy easily.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the properties of clays.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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