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What is the primary purpose of gathering geological information for a construction project?
What is the primary purpose of gathering geological information for a construction project?
- To understand the structural disposition of rock types
- To provide information regarding the distribution of surface water channels
- To ensure a safe and cost-effective design (correct)
- To reduce the overall cost of the project
Which of the following maps is essential for understanding the advantages and disadvantages of all possible construction sites?
Which of the following maps is essential for understanding the advantages and disadvantages of all possible construction sites?
- Hydrological maps
- Structural disposition maps
- Geological maps
- Topographical maps (correct)
What is the primary role of an engineer with a geological background in a construction project?
What is the primary role of an engineer with a geological background in a construction project?
- To ensure quality control of construction materials (correct)
- To ensure the stability of cuts and slopes
- To conduct a detailed geological survey of the area
- To provide information regarding the distribution of surface water channels
What is the significance of knowledge about the geological history of an area in geologically sensitive regions?
What is the significance of knowledge about the geological history of an area in geologically sensitive regions?
How does conducting a detailed geological survey of an area before commencing a project affect the overall cost of the project?
How does conducting a detailed geological survey of an area before commencing a project affect the overall cost of the project?
What is the primary purpose of knowledge about the nature of rocks in a specific area?
What is the primary purpose of knowledge about the nature of rocks in a specific area?
Why do civil engineers need to know the properties of rocks accurately?
Why do civil engineers need to know the properties of rocks accurately?
How does geology help in the construction of buildings, dams, tunnels, and bridges?
How does geology help in the construction of buildings, dams, tunnels, and bridges?
What role does geology play in relation to earthquake-prone areas?
What role does geology play in relation to earthquake-prone areas?
Why is knowledge of erosion, transportation, and deposition by surface water important?
Why is knowledge of erosion, transportation, and deposition by surface water important?
What problem is directly linked to the geology of an area where dams, bridges, and buildings are constructed?
What problem is directly linked to the geology of an area where dams, bridges, and buildings are constructed?
What is one purpose of conducting a geological survey before initiating a project?
What is one purpose of conducting a geological survey before initiating a project?
