Practice/Trade: Excavation/Sitework

Question 1

You are beginning construction of a new home for a customer. What is the test called to determine the bearing capacity of undisturbed ground?

A. Floatation.
B. Percolation.
C. Slump.
D. Soil boring.

Answer 1

D. Soil boring.

Question 2

From the choices below, select the answer that is not true concerning the compaction of clay.

A. A compaction test will only be valid if the clay has the right amount of water.
B. As water content of the clay increases, the density will also increase.
C. If clay is too wet to pass a compaction test, drying the clay will probably allow it to pass the test on the second attempt.
D. Particles of clay slide into place when water acts as a lubricant.

Answer 2

B. As water content of the clay increases, the density will also increase.