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What is the branch of science that deals with the study of the physical properties of soil and the behavior of soil masses subjected to various types of forces?
What is the branch of science that deals with the study of the physical properties of soil and the behavior of soil masses subjected to various types of forces?
- Soil mechanics (correct)
- Civil engineering
- Rock mechanics
- Geotechnical engineering
Who is known as the father of modern soil mechanics?
Who is known as the father of modern soil mechanics?
- Tergaghi
- Karl Terzaghi (correct)
- Erdbaumechanik auf Bodenphysikalisher Grundlage
- Karl Tergaghi
What is the subdiscipline of civil engineering that involves natural materials found close to the surface of the earth?
What is the subdiscipline of civil engineering that involves natural materials found close to the surface of the earth?
- Geotechnical engineering (correct)
- Urban engineering
- Structural engineering
- Environmental engineering
What is defined as the uncemented aggregate of mineral grains and decayed organic matter with liquid and gas in the empty spaces between the solid particles?
What is defined as the uncemented aggregate of mineral grains and decayed organic matter with liquid and gas in the empty spaces between the solid particles?
What primarily dictates the physical properties of soil?
What primarily dictates the physical properties of soil?
What provides the plastic properties of a soil mass?
What provides the plastic properties of a soil mass?
What are the three basic types of rocks based on their mode of origin?
What are the three basic types of rocks based on their mode of origin?
What are intrusive igneous rocks formed from?
What are intrusive igneous rocks formed from?
Who was able to explain the relation of the rate of magma cooling to the formation of different types of rock?
Who was able to explain the relation of the rate of magma cooling to the formation of different types of rock?
What process describes the sequence by which new minerals are formed as magma cools?
What process describes the sequence by which new minerals are formed as magma cools?
