Practice Types of Liquefaction - 37.4.3 | 37. Effect of Soil Properties and Damping – Liquefaction of Soils | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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37.4.3 - Types of Liquefaction

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What occurs during flow liquefaction?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when shear stress is too high.

Question 2

Easy

Define lateral spreading.

💡 Hint: Consider how lateral forces might affect the ground.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What happens during flow liquefaction?

  • Soil becomes more compact
  • Soil flows like a liquid
  • Soil gains strength

💡 Hint: Think about the effects of excessive stress.

Question 2

True or False: Cyclic liquefaction occurs only during large earthquakes.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall that it's the build-up over time that leads to this condition.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze how different soil types influence the susceptibility to flow and cyclic liquefaction.

💡 Hint: Factor in soil density and saturation levels in your analysis.

Question 2

Devise a strategy to mitigate the risks of lateral spreading in an urban area.

💡 Hint: Think about both short-term and long-term structural techniques.

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