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Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
What is preconsolidation pressure?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a peak stress point in the soil's history.
Question 2
Easy
Define normally consolidated soils.
💡 Hint: Consider the history of stress the soil has experienced.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is preconsolidation pressure?
- The current stress
- The maximum historical stress
- The average stress
💡 Hint: Focus on what the soil has endured over time.
Question 2
If a soil has never experienced a vertical effective stress greater than its current state, it is called a(n):
- Over Consolidated Soil
- Under Consolidated Soil
- Normally Consolidated Soil
💡 Hint: Refer back to the definitions earlier in the section.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
A site is being prepared for a new skyscraper. The soil tests reveal that it is under consolidated. Outline the steps an engineer would take to ensure the structure's stability.
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of building on unstable soil.
Question 2
Explain how the knowledge of a soil's consolidation state would change the depth of foundation required for a heavy industrial load.
💡 Hint: Consider how weight interacts with soil types.
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