ist five items you would gather from the Geotechnical repor

Q: Suppose route AC is a dirt path over a hill of 1000 ft. elevation. Would this change your decision?…

A: Brief Concept- Hike- It means a long walk for exercise and pleasure purposes. It is generally done…

Q: Describe the requirements of Rockfill Dams.

A: Rockfill dams are constructed primarily from dumped, compacted rock fill. Rockfill dams are…

Q: Describe four soils exploration methods

A: Question is based on soil exploration . Process of gathering data for analysis and assessment of it…

Q: hat does the phrase "Test Coverage" mean in manual testing?

A: This question is from testing methodology  here we are asked to find out definition and important of…

Q: With the help of relevant diagrams, briefly explain the difference between a normal fault and a…

A: We have to asked for normal fault and reverse fault difference.

Q: 6. Discuss some well known engineering interventions to arrest landslides.

A: A landslide is a rapid downward movement of rock, earth, or debris  forming a sloped section of…

Q: Describe the purpose of soil classification tests?

A: The classification test for the soil has done to identify the property and type of soil. The tests…

Q: Information obtained when drilling at a site would include: The type of soil present at the site…

A: Drilling is indeed the procedure of entering the earth and removing rocks from different depths…

Q: Several methods for determining or checking in-place density are in use. The simpler, more direct…

A: Measurement of in place density of soil at any site is considered very important because it reflects…

Q: (a) The Varnes system divides slope failures into five types. Briefly explain all FIVE types of…

A: THE FIVE SLOPE FAILURE DESCRIBED BY  VARNES SYSTEM : TOPPLE  FALL SLIDE SPREAD  FLOW

Q: Discuss the surface survey of tunnels

A: Surveying - It is an operation which includes assessing and recording details about an area of land,…

Q: Describe the Description of terms and basic method for slope stability analysis.

A: Stability of slope is an important topic of study in geotechnical engineering and is defined as the…

Q: List out the various factors consider in earthquake area ?

A: The structural component of the building is always designed for all types of loads, there are dead…

Q: 39. Calculate the total fill volume (yd³) for the segment from 22+00 to 23+00

A: Answer we are given Area of fill at STA 22+00 = 6 ft2  Area of fill at STA 23+00 = 4 ft2  shrinkage…

Q: List and briefly explain 3 advantages of pipe earthing as applied to earthing systems design

A: Advantages of pipe earthing    (i) Pipe earthing is primarily done to earth high-powered machines…

Q: Discuss the method of standard penetration test on a building project to be constructed.

A: Insufficient foundations, which are brought on by the foundation's inadequate carrying ability in…

Q: Why is it important to determine the seismicity of the region in geological investigation?

A: Geology is simply the study of the Earth. Geologists, in general, study how the Earth operates, both…

Q: What is Flowable fill? What are its advantages and disavantages?

A: Flowable fill is a lean watery mix of concrete used for non structural works such as backfill and…

Q: Mention two types of soil survey and state the advantages and disadvantages of each

A: Aerial photo interpretation is a two-step process that begins with (1) obtaining information from…

Q: What are the advantage of cone penetration test?

A: The cone penetration tests (CPT) are conducted to obtain the cone resistance, the side friction, and…

Q: Aside from an excavator, provide at least three other earthwork equipment that you are familiar…

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Q: What are geotextiles, and what do they do? What design concerns should be taken into account while…

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Q: How can the geotechnical properties of soil from embankment dam be used as basis for detection of…

A: We know the geotechnical properties of soils such as specific gravity, density index, consistency…

Q: Explain about the Deep-Ground Improvement Techniques.

A: The deep ground improvement techniques are a set of methods that are used to improve the engineering…

Q: Discuss the following different geophysical methods of investigations: I. Electrical resistivity…

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Q: What are the equipments used in a geotechnical engineering and their functions? (minimum of 6)

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Q: what is Soil Survey and Sampling-testing "regarding excavation preparation and process"?

A: Soil survey is the process of classifying the soil types and other soil properties in a given area…

Q: What site development components are shown on a site plan?

A: Ans-1) The site development component is an important part of a site plan . If these components are…

Q: Field measurements were taken along a proposed roadway alignment. The cross sections at the start of…

A: Answer (37) We are given  Area of cut at STA 21+70  = 9 ft2  Area of cut at STA 22+00 = 9 ft2…

Q: Define the various methods of soil exploration techniques?

A: Various methods of soil exploration techniques: 1.open excavation:For exploring shallow depths a pit…

Q: List THREE information that could be obtained from the boring operation

A: Boring operation could provide following three information's on the subsurface conditions: 1. Grain…

Q: How does the manual methods used in soil investigation and when it is necessary?

A: Soil analysis needs to be carried out to assess the soil nutrients carrying power, its settling…

Q: What is open excavation  and why do we need to conduct soil exploration prior to design of any in…

A: An excavation is said to  be open if its width is greater than or equal to its depth. Soil…

Q: Explain the importance of soil sampling in geotechnical investigations?

A: Geotechnical investigation is an important part of soil sampling that involves taking soil samples…

Q: How would you define dirty data and then identify FIVE (5) different sources of soiled data?

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Q: Calculate Ve, Cp and Vp for the following notes. The base in fill is 20 ft and the base in cut is 30…

A: Data given Base width, cut = 30 ft Base width, fill = 20 ft Find: Ve, Cp, Vp

Q: 5. Foreshocks are often recorded in which phase? a) Preparatory phase b) Rupture phase c) Post…

A: Foreshocks are earthquakes that precede larger earthquakes in the same location. An earthquake…

Q: Describe the five phases of Preconstruction operations?

A: - The Preconstruction operations are planning operations which are done before commencement of any…

Q: Derive general formula used in stress and triaxial test calculations in Geotechnical analysis.

A: Principal of Triaxial Test The Mohr diagram was used to determine the relationship between the major…

Q: Q2/ Organize a BQ, acording to the Unified Standard Guide for quantity survey, for the work items…

A: S.No Description Nos Length Units Breadth  Units Depth Units Quantity Units 1 Earthwork 1…

Q: Explain and draw the soil improvement framework for conducting soil improvement work for a…

A: The design of a structure which is economical and safe to construct, is durable and has low…

Q: You have been constructed to conduct a swimming pool in a residential area. Through your site…

A: It is very dangerous to construct any structure over expansive soil from safety and stability point…

Q: Discuss five limitations of soil erosion formula(RUSLE)

A: limitations of soil erosion formula(RUSLE) are:

Q: What is slope failures or landslides?

A: The slope failure or landslides is the mechanism that involves outward or downward movement of the…