37.8 - Mitigation of Liquefaction Hazards
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Practice Questions
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What does densification do to soil?
💡 Hint: Think about how packing more tightly affects soil.
What is grouting?
💡 Hint: Consider how this method improves soil strength.
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What is the purpose of densification in liquefaction mitigation?
💡 Hint: Think about how denser materials respond under pressure.
True or False: Grouting can improve soil permeability.
💡 Hint: Consider how filling spaces in soil with material affects water movement.
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Create a detailed plan for a new building in a liquefiable zone, including ground improvement techniques and structural solutions. Explain your choices.
💡 Hint: Consider both what happens underground and how the building interacts with it.
Analyze a scenario where a bridge experienced liquefaction during an earthquake. What engineering decisions might have prevented the liquefaction effect?
💡 Hint: Think about the structural integrity and how it can be enhanced.
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