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What is the primary focus of paleostress analysis?
What is the primary focus of paleostress analysis?
- Preliminary survey
- Geological method
- Site investigation
- Studying ancient stress fields in the Earth's crust (correct)
What is the main goal of a preliminary survey in site investigations?
What is the main goal of a preliminary survey in site investigations?
- To conduct in-depth field and laboratory tests
- To review existing maps and reports
- To conduct initial observations and identify areas of interest (correct)
- To gather comprehensive data about site conditions
Which of the following geological methods is used to study underground conditions?
Which of the following geological methods is used to study underground conditions?
- Reconnaissance
- Subsurface exploration (correct)
- Geophysical method
- Surface mapping
What is the purpose of reconnaissance in phases of exploration?
What is the purpose of reconnaissance in phases of exploration?
Which of the following is NOT a geophysical method?
Which of the following is NOT a geophysical method?
What is the primary focus of detailed investigation in site investigations?
What is the primary focus of detailed investigation in site investigations?
What is the primary purpose of core boring in geotechnical site investigations?
What is the primary purpose of core boring in geotechnical site investigations?
What is the term for the process of removing the core from the borehole and preserving it for analysis?
What is the term for the process of removing the core from the borehole and preserving it for analysis?
What is the primary concern in evaluating foundation conditions for dam construction?
What is the primary concern in evaluating foundation conditions for dam construction?
What is the term for the process of identifying and recording features such as fractures, faults, and bedding planes in core analysis?
What is the term for the process of identifying and recording features such as fractures, faults, and bedding planes in core analysis?
What is the ideal condition for rock foundations in dam construction?
What is the ideal condition for rock foundations in dam construction?
What is the primary concern in evaluating rock stability for tunnel construction?
What is the primary concern in evaluating rock stability for tunnel construction?
What is a crucial consideration when evaluating the suitability of a building site?
What is a crucial consideration when evaluating the suitability of a building site?
What is the primary concern when dealing with fault zones during construction?
What is the primary concern when dealing with fault zones during construction?
Why is it essential to assess the quality of materials encountered during excavation?
Why is it essential to assess the quality of materials encountered during excavation?
What is a key consideration when designing a foundation?
What is a key consideration when designing a foundation?
What is the primary goal of managing surface and subsurface water during construction?
What is the primary goal of managing surface and subsurface water during construction?
