Practice Soil Factors - 37.5.2 | 37. Effect of Soil Properties and Damping – Liquefaction of Soils | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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37.5.2 - Soil Factors

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What type of soils are more susceptible to liquefaction?

💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of the grains.

Question 2

Easy

How does relative density affect liquefaction potential?

💡 Hint: Consider how packed the soil is.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

Which soil type is more likely to liquefy?

  • Well-graded sand
  • Loose sand
  • Gravel

💡 Hint: Think about how tightly packed the soil is.

Question 2

True or False: Higher effective stress increases liquefaction potential.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between stress and pore pressure.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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