37.10 - Post-Liquefaction Behavior of Soils
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Practice Questions
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What happens to soil after excess pore pressures dissipate?
💡 Hint: Think of how liquid returns to a solid state.
What is lateral displacement?
💡 Hint: Consider how soil flows after shaking.
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What is the primary behavior of soil as it reacclimates post-liquefaction?
💡 Hint: Think about how liquids reform into solids.
True or False: Lateral displacement can cause a structure to tilt.
💡 Hint: Consider how movement affects stability.
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Evaluate the potential effects of liquefaction on a high-rise building constructed in a liquefiable soil zone. What specific measures should engineers consider to mitigate risks?
💡 Hint: Think about how buildings can be supported besides just weight distribution.
Propose a research study to measure the long-term effects of liquefaction on urban soil. What methodologies and parameters would you include?
💡 Hint: Consider which tools can measure soil changes effectively after liquefaction events.
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