37.1.6 - Saturation
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What is full saturation in soil?
💡 Hint: Think about how water fills empty spaces in soil.
Why does partial saturation reduce liquefaction risk?
💡 Hint: Consider how water flows out of a sponge.
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What degree of saturation is considered full saturation?
💡 Hint: Think about how it would look when a sponge is full of water.
True or False: Partial saturation increases the risk of liquefaction.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you water a plant with poor drainage.
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Consider a construction site located on sandy soil that has been predicted for seismic activity. What mitigation strategies could you recommend to prevent liquefaction?
💡 Hint: Think about how drainage pipes might help manage water.
Examine a case where liquefaction damage was reported. What were the soil conditions leading to full saturation and subsequent liquefaction?
💡 Hint: Look at the relationship between ground water levels and earthquake damage.
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