37.5.2 - Soil Factors
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Practice Questions
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What type of soils are more susceptible to liquefaction?
💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of the grains.
How does relative density affect liquefaction potential?
💡 Hint: Consider how packed the soil is.
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Which soil type is more likely to liquefy?
💡 Hint: Think about how tightly packed the soil is.
True or False: Higher effective stress increases liquefaction potential.
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between stress and pore pressure.
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An engineer is examining a site with loose, saturated sands. Create a list of recommendations for soil improvement to reduce liquefaction potential.
💡 Hint: Consider techniques that focus on increasing density and reducing pore pressure.
Evaluate the impact of groundwater depth on liquefaction risk assessment. What strategies could be employed?
💡 Hint: Think about how water saturation affects the soil's stability.
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