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Why is it important for Civil Engineering undergraduates to study engineering geology?
Why is it important for Civil Engineering undergraduates to study engineering geology?
- To explore the history of geology in Sri Lanka
- To understand the connection between geology and civil engineering (correct)
- To learn about the two famous dam failures in Texas and California
- To improve their knowledge of pure science subjects
What misconception do many professionals and students have about the subject of 'Engineering Geology'?
What misconception do many professionals and students have about the subject of 'Engineering Geology'?
- They think it only exists in Sri Lanka
- They believe it is unrelated to civil engineering
- They think it is purely a science subject
- They believe it has no engineering content (correct)
When was the subject of Engineering Geology developed?
When was the subject of Engineering Geology developed?
- After the two famous dam failures
- In the 19th century
- Before the mid-20th century (correct)
- In Sri Lanka
What event led to civil engineers understanding the importance of ground feasibility for civil engineering structures?
What event led to civil engineers understanding the importance of ground feasibility for civil engineering structures?
What is the primary connection made by Engineering Geology?
What is the primary connection made by Engineering Geology?
What is the common misconception about the field of 'Geology' according to the text?
What is the common misconception about the field of 'Geology' according to the text?
What is the main focus of Engineering Geology?
What is the main focus of Engineering Geology?
According to Professor D. P Krynine, what should precede the design of a structure?
According to Professor D. P Krynine, what should precede the design of a structure?
What do the Greek words 'geo' and 'logos' mean, as explained in the text?
What do the Greek words 'geo' and 'logos' mean, as explained in the text?
What is included in the subject matter of Engineering Geology?
What is included in the subject matter of Engineering Geology?
What does the science of Geology primarily deal with?
What does the science of Geology primarily deal with?
What does Engineering Geology aim to predict and develop measures for?
What does Engineering Geology aim to predict and develop measures for?
What is the focus of the science of Geology?
What is the focus of the science of Geology?
Which aspect is NOT included in the subject matter of Engineering Geology?
Which aspect is NOT included in the subject matter of Engineering Geology?
What is derived from the Greek words 'geo' and 'logos'?
What is derived from the Greek words 'geo' and 'logos'?
What does Engineering Geology deal with as part of its subject matter?
What does Engineering Geology deal with as part of its subject matter?
What is the main purpose of this course on Engineering Geology?
What is the main purpose of this course on Engineering Geology?
What are the core areas of the course based on?
What are the core areas of the course based on?
What is the focus of the first section of the course?
What is the focus of the first section of the course?
Why is it important for Civil Engineering undergraduates to study engineering geology?
Why is it important for Civil Engineering undergraduates to study engineering geology?
What does the course aim to provide about Sri Lankan geology?
What does the course aim to provide about Sri Lankan geology?
What does the second block of the course primarily focus on?
What does the second block of the course primarily focus on?
What is the focus of the second section of the course mentioned in the text?
What is the focus of the second section of the course mentioned in the text?
What can Engineering Geology help minimize in the event of a massive earthquake?
What can Engineering Geology help minimize in the event of a massive earthquake?
What does Engineering Geology aim to do during the design stage of a building?
What does Engineering Geology aim to do during the design stage of a building?
What can be avoided with thorough knowledge of Engineering Geology during the feasibility and design stages of a project?
What can be avoided with thorough knowledge of Engineering Geology during the feasibility and design stages of a project?
What is primarily responsible for the collapse of buildings during a massive earthquake?
What is primarily responsible for the collapse of buildings during a massive earthquake?
What does Engineering Geology help understand about natural disasters such as tsunamis and landslides?
What does Engineering Geology help understand about natural disasters such as tsunamis and landslides?
Which type of disasters can be completely mitigated with thorough knowledge in Engineering Geology at the feasibility and design stages of a project?
Which type of disasters can be completely mitigated with thorough knowledge in Engineering Geology at the feasibility and design stages of a project?
What should precede the design stage according to Engineering Geology principles?
What should precede the design stage according to Engineering Geology principles?
What aspect can be conveniently mitigated with thorough knowledge in Engineering Geology at the service period of a proposed new building?
What aspect can be conveniently mitigated with thorough knowledge in Engineering Geology at the service period of a proposed new building?
What are some common disasters that are mentioned in the text and serve as examples for the importance of Engineering Geology?
What are some common disasters that are mentioned in the text and serve as examples for the importance of Engineering Geology?
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