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Building Materials & Systems (3) Flashcards

1
Q

What information can be found on a geotechnical report

A

Field & lab test
Soil types
Water table
Bedrock
Recommended foundation types
Foundation drain requirements
Subsurface exploration

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2
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What are the different types of soil

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Boulder
Cobble
Sand & Gravel
Silt & Clay
Topsoil

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3
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What qualifies as a boulder

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Diameter > 10”

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4
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What qualifies as cobble

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Diameter is 2.5”-10”

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5
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Rank the soils from best to worst stability

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(best)
Rock
Gravel
Sand
Silt
Clay
Topsoil

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