Geotechnical Engineering Quiz
5 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What does the term 'geotechnics' refer to?

  • The construction process of the Colosseum on 73 A.D at Rome, Italy
  • The theoretical and practical application of the discipline (correct)
  • The recent computational and computer advances
  • The activities of geotechnical engineers in recent years
  • What did the Romans have to ensure before laying the foundations of the Colosseum?

  • Permission from the local authorities
  • Availability of construction materials
  • Complete drainage of the dried lake (correct)
  • Stability of the surrounding buildings
  • What has the recent activities of geotechnical engineers also involved?

  • Bridge construction
  • Water resource management
  • Architectural design
  • Geoenvironmental engineering (correct)
  • What is the focus of foundation engineering in geotechnical engineering?

    <p>Design and structure of foundations of buildings with respect to soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How have recent computational and computer advances extended the abilities of geotechnical engineers?

    <p>To predict the behavior of soil and soil-water systems under a wide variety of conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Geotechnical Engineering Quiz
    3 questions
    Geotechnical Engineering Quiz
    10 questions
    Geotechnical Engineering Quiz
    5 questions

    Geotechnical Engineering Quiz

    QualifiedBlueTourmaline avatar
    QualifiedBlueTourmaline
    Geotechnical Engineering Quiz
    5 questions
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser