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Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics Quiz

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What does Geotechnical Engineering primarily deal with?

Soil, rock, and underground water (correct)

Design of high-rise buildings

Construction of bridges and roads

Surveying and mapping

Which test applies a torque to a cylindrical specimen of soil to determine its shear strength?

Standard penetration test

Vane shear test (correct)

Sheepsfoot roller test

Impact roller test

What is the purpose of retaining walls in geotechnical engineering?

To support tall buildings

To prevent soils from spreading laterally (correct)

To redirect water flow

To create artificial hills

Which type of foundation system is suitable for weak soils or heavy loads?

Deep foundation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of sheet piles in geotechnical engineering?

Resist lateral earth pressures Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using geofabrics in geotechnical applications?

Reinforcement, separation, filtration, and drainage Signup and view all the answers

Which geohazard is primarily concerned with the impact of excavations, grading, or filling?

Impact of excavations, grading, or filling Signup and view all the answers

What is the main task of geotechnical or geological engineers working on oil sands projects?

Design open pit walls and mine waste dumps Signup and view all the answers

What does a hydrogeological engineer primarily evaluate?

Underground water layers trapped in rocks (aquifers) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of ground improvement techniques like chemical injection in geotechnical engineering?

To stabilize the soil Signup and view all the answers