37.10.1 - Reconsolidation and Settlement
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Practice Questions
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What happens to pore pressures in soils after liquefaction?
💡 Hint: Consider the properties of water within soils.
What is one consequence of significant settlement?
💡 Hint: Think about how buildings react to uneven ground.
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What is reconsolidation?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of water pressure in soil strength.
True or False: Settlement after liquefaction can lead to structural tilting.
💡 Hint: Think about how uneven ground affects buildings.
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Evaluate a situation where a building is constructed on saturated soil. After a liquefaction event, the structure begins to tilt. What steps would you take to assess the soil conditions and recommend a foundation strategy? Discuss your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Think about both the immediate aftermath and long-term stability.
Design a mitigation strategy for a community located in a known liquefaction zone. Consider both the soil characteristics and the potential for significant settlement.
💡 Hint: Consider the resources available for engineering solutions.
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