Geotechnical Engineering

Question 1

All Civil Engineering begins with __________ Engineering.

Answer 1

Geotechnical

Question 2

Discipline that applies the principles of engineering mechanics to soils to predict the mechanical behavior of soil.

Answer 2

Soil Mechanics

Question 3

Deals with soil, rock, and underground water, and their relation to the design construction and operation of engineering projects.

Answer 3

Geotechnical Engineering

Question 4

Typical Geotechnical Project

Answer 4

Construction Site > Geo-Laboratory > Design Office > Construction Site

Question 5

Types of Soil Testing

Answer 5

Vane Shear Test, Standard Penetration Test

Question 6

_____ foundations are mostly for firm soils and light loads.

Answer 6

Shallow

Question 7

_____ foundations are mostly for weak soils and heavy loads.

Answer 7

Deep

Question 8

_____ walls prevents soils from spreading laterally.

Answer 8

Retaining

Question 9

Sheets of interlocking steel or timber driven into the ground, forming a continuous sheet.

Answer 9

Sheet Piles

Question 10

Used for reinforcement, separation, filtration and drainage in roads, retaining walls, embankments.

Answer 10

Geofabrics

Question 11

Types of Retaining Walls

Answer 11

Reinforced Earth Walls, Gabions, Tie-backs, Excavation Support Systems