5.1 - Site Investigation and Planning
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Practice Questions
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What is soil sampling?
💡 Hint: Think about why we need to analyze soil.
Name one tool used in topographical surveying.
💡 Hint: What device helps with precision in locating land features?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a primary purpose of geotechnical investigation?
💡 Hint: Remember, it's vital for foundation decisions.
True or False: An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is optional for all construction projects.
💡 Hint: Think about the regulations in construction.
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Challenge Problems
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A city plans to build a large shopping complex. Discuss how previous soil tests indicated the area has expansive clay. How should the engineers proceed in choosing an appropriate foundation?
💡 Hint: Think about different foundation types and their suitability for problematic soils.
Reflect on a case where a construction project did not conduct an EIA. Identify potential consequences that could arise from skipping this assessment.
💡 Hint: Consider the impacts of construction on local environments.
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