20.1 - Role of Robotics and Automation in Geotechnical Engineering
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Practice Questions
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What is one benefit of using automation in geotechnical engineering?
💡 Hint: Think about tasks that can be dangerous.
Define real-time monitoring.
💡 Hint: Consider how quickly you can get information.
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What is a primary advantage of automation in geotechnical engineering?
💡 Hint: Think about how information is maintained.
True or False: Automation completely eliminates human involvement in geotechnical investigations.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of humans with machines.
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Propose a scenario where automation could avert a disaster in geotechnical terms, detailing how and why it would be effective.
💡 Hint: Think about the conditions leading to a landslide.
Design a plan that utilizes robotics for an investigation in a nuclear waste disposal site, considering safety and data collection.
💡 Hint: Focus on areas where human presence may be unsafe.
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