Geotechnical Engineering

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Soil mechanics

Question 2

This is where you test soil samples from the construction site

Answer 2

Geo-Laboratory

Question 3

For design and analysis of soil properties from geo-laboratory

Answer 3

Design Office

Question 4

Where design details are sent

Answer 4

Construction Site

Question 5

Two types of soil testing

Answer 5

• Vane Shear Test
• Standard Penetration Test

Question 6

This type of foundation is mostly for firm soils or light loads

Answer 6

Shallow Foundations

Question 7

This type of foundation is for transferring building loads to underlying ground

Answer 7

Deep Foundations

Question 8

Type of wall for preventing soils from spreading laterally

Answer 8

Retaining Walls

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Sheet Piles

Question 10

Other term for geofabrics

Answer 10

Geotextile fabrics

Question 11

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

Answer 11

geofabrics

Question 12

using geofabrics to strengthen the soil

Answer 12

Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls

Question 13

Solutions to some geotechnical engineering problems

Answer 13

Ground improvement and soil improvement