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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is the purpose of a geotechnical investigation?
💡 Hint: Think about why engineers need to know about the ground below them.
Question 2
Easy
Name one type of soil classification used in seismic design.
💡 Hint: Refer back to what you remember about different soil types.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
Which test is commonly used for determining soil properties?
- Standard Penetration Test
- Tension Test
- Compression Test
💡 Hint: Think about the tests you've learned that involve sampling soil.
Question 2
True or False: Site Class E indicates hard rock.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of the site classes.
Solve and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Calculate the shear modulus of a soil layer with a known density of 18 kN/m³ and a cohesion of 30 kPa. How will this influence the design of a structure?
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between cohesion and shear strength.
Question 2
Discuss the impact of varying dynamic soil properties on structural design during an earthquake scenario. Provide a case example.
💡 Hint: Consider how structures rooted in different soil types would react differently.
Challenge and get performance evaluation