37.6.3 - Laboratory Testing
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of cyclic triaxial tests?
💡 Hint: What characteristics are essential to understand during cyclic loading?
Name one key feature of cyclic simple shear tests.
💡 Hint: Focus on the type of soils these tests are best for.
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What is a primary goal of cyclic triaxial tests?
💡 Hint: Think about what these tests mimic.
Are cyclic simple shear tests more effective for sandy soils than for clays?
💡 Hint: Consider the types of soil typically tested.
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Design a comprehensive research proposal that uses cyclic triaxial testing to address soil liquefaction risk in a coastal city. Outline objectives, methods, and expected outcomes.
💡 Hint: Consider societal impacts and safety in urban planning.
Evaluate the potential differences in performance when applying a cyclic simple shear test versus a cyclic triaxial test on a silty soil sample. Discuss implications for engineering design.
💡 Hint: Think about what specific behaviors are crucial in design.
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