Lesson 1: Introduction to Soil Mechanics and Foundations

Question 1

It is the oldest and most complex engineering material.

Answer 1

SOIL

Question 2

The first person to use mechanics to solve soil problems

Answer 2

Coulomb (1773)

Question 3

He paid great attention to soil types and to design and construction of solid foundations.

Answer 3

Vitruvius - member of roman engineers

Question 4

Undisputed Father of Soil Mechanics

Answer 4

Karl Terzaghi (1883 - 1963)

Question 5

It is the application of engineering mechanics to the solution of problems dealing with soils as foundation and a construction material.

Answer 5

Soil Mechanics

Question 6

It is used to understand and interpret the properties, behavior, and performance of soils.

Answer 6

Engineering Mechanics

Question 7

2 tenets of engineering design

Answer 7

Stability and Economy

Question 8

Uncemented aggregate of mineral grains and decayed organic matter (solid particles) along with the liquid and gas that occupy the empty spaces between the solid particles.

Answer 8

Soil

Question 9

Used as construction material in various civil engineering projects and it supports structural foundation.

Answer 9

Soil

Question 10

Application of the principles of soil mechanics to practical problems.

Answer 10

Soil Engineering

Question 11

He introduced the fundamental principles of soil mechanics

Answer 11

Karl Terzaghi (1925)

Question 12

Includes the application of the fundamental principles of soil mechanics and rock mechanics to foundation design problems.

Answer 12

Geotechnical Engineering