Factors influencing the bearing capacity of granular soils

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What is the term used to describe squared stones laid in regular courses, in contrast to rubble work?

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Broken range ashlar

Ashlar (correct)

Ranged work or coursed ashlar

What is the term used to describe uniform courses with stones uniform in size?

Ranged work or coursed ashlar (correct)

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Broken range ashlar

Ashlar

What is the term used to describe a wall with a less regular pattern, where the course width and stone length are varied?

Ashlar

Ranged work or coursed ashlar

Broken range ashlar (correct)

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What is the term used to describe a wall where rectangular stones are laid on horizontal beds, but no effort is made to continue the horizontal beds through in an uninterrupted manner?

Random course Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a stone face that is jagged, presenting a rough surface?

Rustic or Rock work Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe when heavier stones or areas of stone project from the normal face of the surrounding wall or of the joint themselves?

Rustication Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Standard Penetration Test (SPT)?

To measure the density of granular soils and consistency of some clays Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Maximum Dry Density' (MDD) refer to?

The density of soil after being heated to 221°F (105°C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the term 'shearing strength'?

The ability of soil to resist displacement when an external force is applied Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of excavation and earthworking processes?

To provide a place for the foundation of a building and prepare the site Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the level beneath which the soil is saturated with groundwater?

Water table Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a part of the excavation and earthworking processes?

Measuring the shearing strength of the soil Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a property that varies significantly between different types of geomembranes?

Tensile strength Signup and view all the answers

How should geomembranes be treated during installation and subsequent use?

Treated gently Signup and view all the answers

What is a geocomposite?

A combination of geosynthetic components, usually sheet or edge drains with a prefabricated core and bonded geotextile filter Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a geonet?

Provide in-plane flow capacity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about geocells is TRUE?

They are collapsed for delivery to the site and then spread open and filled to form a three-dimensional reinforced mattress Signup and view all the answers

What types of materials are used for temporary erosion protection?

Open mesh polymeric systems, biodegradable mesh systems, or a combination of the two Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended use of CHB with a thickness of 100mm (4")?

For interior partition walls Signup and view all the answers

What are the dimensions of a "DURISOL" block?

150mm (6") x 87mm (71/2") x 600mm (24") Signup and view all the answers

What type of reinforcement is used in block cells?

10mm vertical bars Signup and view all the answers

How thick should the horizontal and vertical joints be for laying concrete hollow blocks?

10mm Signup and view all the answers

Which type of block is primarily used for fire-resistant interior partitions?

"PLASTER BLOCK" Signup and view all the answers

What is the thickness of a Gypsum solid block?

50mm (2") Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines the strength of a concrete mix?

The amount of water added to the cement Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of properly proportioning the fine and coarse aggregates in a concrete mix?

To improve the economy of the mix Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the 'parts' used in proportioning concrete and the actual measurements?

Each 'part' is equivalent to one cubic foot Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in proportioning concrete by the water-ratio and slump test method?

Select the amount of water to be added to the cement to give the desired strength Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of specifying the cement in sacks, the water in gallons per sack of cement, and the mixed aggregate in cu.ft. per sack of cement when proportioning concrete?

To make it easier to scale the proportions up or down Signup and view all the answers

Factors influencing the bearing capacity of granular soils

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What is the term used to describe squared stones laid in regular courses, in contrast to rubble work?

What is the term used to describe uniform courses with stones uniform in size?

What is the term used to describe a wall with a less regular pattern, where the course width and stone length are varied?

What is the term used to describe a wall where rectangular stones are laid on horizontal beds, but no effort is made to continue the horizontal beds through in an uninterrupted manner?

What is the term used to describe a stone face that is jagged, presenting a rough surface?

What is the term used to describe when heavier stones or areas of stone project from the normal face of the surrounding wall or of the joint themselves?

What is the purpose of the Standard Penetration Test (SPT)?

What does the term 'Maximum Dry Density' (MDD) refer to?

Which of the following best describes the term 'shearing strength'?

What is the primary purpose of excavation and earthworking processes?

What is the term used to describe the level beneath which the soil is saturated with groundwater?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the excavation and earthworking processes?

Which of the following is NOT a property that varies significantly between different types of geomembranes?

How should geomembranes be treated during installation and subsequent use?

What is a geocomposite?

What is the primary function of a geonet?

Which of the following statements about geocells is TRUE?

What types of materials are used for temporary erosion protection?

What is the recommended use of CHB with a thickness of 100mm (4")?

What are the dimensions of a "DURISOL" block?

What type of reinforcement is used in block cells?

How thick should the horizontal and vertical joints be for laying concrete hollow blocks?

Which type of block is primarily used for fire-resistant interior partitions?

What is the thickness of a Gypsum solid block?

What is the primary factor that determines the strength of a concrete mix?

What is the purpose of properly proportioning the fine and coarse aggregates in a concrete mix?

What is the relationship between the 'parts' used in proportioning concrete and the actual measurements?

What is the first step in proportioning concrete by the water-ratio and slump test method?

What is the purpose of specifying the cement in sacks, the water in gallons per sack of cement, and the mixed aggregate in cu.ft. per sack of cement when proportioning concrete?

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