Preview Questions Geotechnical Engineer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the role of soil shear strength in risk assessment for construction sites?

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Shear strength has no impact on the soil's risk for foundation failure

Shear strength determines how much load the soil can support, and assessing it reduces the risk of failure under load

Shear strength only impacts aesthetic design and not safety

Shear strength determines the moisture content of the soil

Question 2: Why is the assessment of soil permeability important in risk assessment for foundation design?

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Permeability only influences the moisture content of the soil

Permeability affects water flow through the soil, which can influence erosion, settlement, and foundation stability

Permeability has no effect on the design of deep foundations

Permeability only influences landscaping and drainage systems

Question 3: What is the most significant risk of ground instability in areas with rapidly fluctuating groundwater levels during construction?

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No significant risk in fluctuating groundwater areas

Soil erosion and compaction failure

Increased plasticity and loss of cohesion

Increased settlement and shear strength reduction

Question 4: How is the safety factor incorporated into foundation design?

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It is applied to ensure that the foundation can handle unexpected loads or failures

It is applied to adjust for environmental changes over time

It is used to adjust the aesthetics of the building

It is applied to reduce construction costs by allowing for smaller foundations

Question 5: How does the presence of expansive soils impact ground stability and foundation design?

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Expansive soils undergo volume changes due to moisture variations, leading to potential foundation movement

Expansive soils provide additional support to foundations

Expansive soils have no impact on foundation design

Expansive soils decrease the settlement of foundations

Question 6: How does the type of soil affect the selection of foundation type for a construction project?

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The type of soil only affects the excavation method

Soil type primarily affects the aesthetic design of the foundation

The soil type does not significantly impact the foundation choice

Different soil types have varying load-bearing capacities, which influence the choice of shallow or deep foundations