Siting of Works

Question 1

Foundation

Answer 1

Refers to either to the part of the building in contact with the natural material of the crust or to the material in contact with the building.

Question 2

Type of foundation depends on

Answer 2

1. Mass of building
2. Forces acting on building
3. Purpose
4. Cost

Question 3

Favourable conditions for tunnels

Answer 3

1. Horizontal strata or flat-dipping strata striking parallel to axis of tunnel
2. Steeply dipping or vertical strata striking normal axis of tunnel

Question 4

Forces and components that will strengthen or weaken tunnels

Answer 4

1. Gravity
2. Water
3. Bedding
4. Joints
5. Folding

Question 5

Non-geological dam site choice

Answer 5

1. Size of catchment area
2. Economic considerations
3. Rainfall
4. Evaporation
5. Ecological and enviromental aspects
6. Political considerations

Question 6

Geological dam considerations

Answer 6

1. Catchment area
2. Reservoir area
3. Dam wall area
4. Gorges