36.3.2 - Soil Classification
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Practice Questions
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What is Site Class A?
💡 Hint: Think of the strongest type of soil.
Name one characteristic of Site Class B.
💡 Hint: It's not as strong as hard rock.
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Which site class corresponds to hard rock?
💡 Hint: It's the strongest classification.
True or False: Site Class E represents very dense soil.
💡 Hint: Think about the opposite of dense.
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A city is located on a portion classified as Site Class E. Design a basic engineering approach to enhance the stability of structures in this area.
💡 Hint: Think about how deep foundations can interact with unstable soils.
Given Site Class D soil characteristics, outline a potential construction method that would be appropriate for a tall building.
💡 Hint: Consider what makes tall buildings stable in seismic areas.
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