Preview Questions Geotechnical Engineer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: When evaluating the stability of a foundation on soft soils, what is the main cause of failure under heavy loads?

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Lateral movement due to high plasticity

Soil erosion due to high moisture content

Shearing failure due to high permeability

Excessive settlement due to low bearing capacity

Question 2: In ground stability analysis, what is the most critical consideration when assessing the risk of slope failure?

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Soil compaction and plasticity

Soil shear strength and slope angle

Water content and soil consolidation

Soil texture and grain size

Question 3: What is the effect of a high groundwater table on the stability of shallow foundations?

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It improves the cohesion and shear strength of the soil

It can lead to soil instability, erosion, and excessive settlement, requiring deep foundations or dewatering

It has minimal effect as long as proper drainage is in place

It stabilizes the soil by increasing its bearing capacity

Question 4: What is the main concern when designing foundations for high-rise buildings in areas with a high potential for soil liquefaction during earthquakes?

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Reducing the weight of the structure to minimize impact

Using lighter construction materials to prevent liquefaction

Preventing liquefaction by designing deep, reinforced foundations

Increasing foundation depth to reduce water table influence

Question 5: How does soil consolidation affect ground stability in cohesive soils under heavy construction loads?

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Decreased settlement due to consolidation

No significant impact on stability

Increased shear strength due to moisture reduction

Increased settlement due to pore pressure buildup

Question 6: When performing foundation settlement analysis, what is the primary purpose of calculating the consolidation potential of soil?

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To estimate future settlement under applied loads

To calculate the liquefaction potential

To measure the shear strength of the soil

To determine the bearing capacity of the soil