15 Questions
What is the purpose of site investigation prior to designing and constructing a building?
To collect necessary data for designing and constructing the building
Which division of MasterFormat includes categories like Site Remediation and Water Remediation?
Division 02
Which division of MasterFormat includes categories like Earth Moving and Special Foundations?
Division 31
What is the purpose of Desk Study in site investigation?
To collect known data affecting the design
What is the purpose of Subsurface Investigation as part of Division 02 of MasterFormat?
To collect information about the subsurface conditions
What is the main focus of CSI MasterFormat Division 31: Earthwork?
Earth moving and excavation
What is the main purpose of soil investigation?
To determine the suitability of the site for the proposed project
Which factor affects the depth of soil investigation?
Size of project
In which type of ground are trial pits generally used?
Dry ground requiring little or no temporary support
Which type of boring method is suitable for depths over 3 meters?
Auger and Shell boring
What is wash boring as a method of soil investigation?
A method using a strong jet of water to remove loosened soil from a borehole
What determines the type of soil investigation method to be conducted?
Size of project and type of proposed foundation
When are cylindrical augers and shells used for soil investigation?
For depths over 30 meters
What is the main purpose of establishing the physical, chemical, and general characteristics of subsoil in soil investigation?
To determine the suitability of the site for the proposed project
What is the use case of hand or mechanical auger in boring methods?
Suitable for depths up to 3„000 using a 150 or 200mm diameter flight auger.
Test your knowledge of soil investigation, assessment, unified soil classification, site establishment activities, earthworks, vernacular terms, hand tools, PPE tools, power tools, and heavy equipment related to Division 02 and Division 31 of Master Format.
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