Preview Questions Geotechnical Engineer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: In the context of seismic risk assessment, how does site topography influence the amplification of seismic waves?

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Flat terrain results in lower amplification

Steep sites are less susceptible to seismic amplification

Site topography has no significant effect on seismic waves

Irregular terrain can lead to higher amplification of seismic waves

Question 2: How does the consolidation behavior of soil affect the long-term stability of foundations in clayey soils?

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Consolidation has no effect on foundation stability

Consolidation accelerates settlement, reducing the need for deep foundations

Slow consolidation can lead to excessive settlement under load, requiring deeper or more robust foundations

Consolidation leads to soil compaction, improving foundation stability

Question 3: When designing foundations for a building in seismic zones, what additional consideration must be taken into account?

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Only the vertical load-bearing capacity needs to be considered

The foundation design should prioritize cost savings

The foundation must be designed to accommodate lateral forces due to seismic activity

The foundation must have additional aesthetic features

Question 4: What is the significance of conducting a soil shear test when assessing ground stability in loose, granular soils?

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It tests the organic content of the soil for determining stability

It determines the soil's ability to resist lateral forces, essential for slope stability analysis

It helps estimate the permeability of the soil

It measures the soil's density and compaction characteristics

Question 5: When calculating the settlement of a foundation, what is the most important factor to consider?

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The type of soil and its compaction, along with applied loads

The aesthetic design of the foundation and surrounding landscape

The size of the foundation material used

The construction time required for the foundation installation

Question 6: bored piles)?

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The pile type is important for surface water drainage only

Pile type is irrelevant as long as the piles reach a certain depth

The pile type only affects the aesthetic design of the foundation

The pile type determines the method of installation, load distribution, and the required foundation depth