5.1.1 - Geotechnical Investigation
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Practice Questions
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What is soil sampling?
💡 Hint: Think of how we collect a sample of anything for testing.
Name one method of in-situ testing.
💡 Hint: What test uses a hammer to measure soil's resistance?
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What is the purpose of soil sampling?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the soil after it is collected.
True or False: In-situ testing is conducted after soil sampling and before laboratory analysis.
💡 Hint: Recall the order in which investigations are generally performed.
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You're planning a building on a site with mixed soil types. How would you determine the best foundation design based on geotechnical investigation?
💡 Hint: Consider how each type of soil supports weight differently.
Analyze how the findings from the Atterberg limits tests might impact road construction projects.
💡 Hint: Think about how water affects road materials over time.
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