20.11.2 - Automated Pressuremeter and Dilatometer Testing
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Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of automated pressuremeter testing?
💡 Hint: Think about soil properties and construction safety.
Name one advantage of dilatometer testing.
💡 Hint: Consider its role in designing foundations.
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What does automated pressuremeter testing primarily measure?
💡 Hint: Think about pressure and expansion.
True or False: Dilatometer testing focuses only on soil stiffness.
💡 Hint: Consider what else the dilatometer assesses.
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Evaluate the impact of inaccuracies in pressuremeter testing data on structural safety. Discuss potential scenarios.
💡 Hint: Consider high-profile construction failures.
Design a testing plan incorporating automated pressuremeter and dilatometer testing for a new high-rise building. Include justifications for your choices.
💡 Hint: Think about different soil types and their properties.
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