Soil Drilling and Testing Methods
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What is the purpose of a foundation?

  • To overload the soil
  • To extract the soil samples
  • To transmit the building load to the soil without overloading or overstressing it (correct)
  • To stress the soil

    • What is examined in a soil sample extracted from a site?

  • Color of the soil
  • Relative density and consistency of the soil (correct)
  • Moisture content of the soil
  • Presence of organic matter in the soil

    • What is the area called where soil is bored or drilled for examination?

  • Test areas
  • Excavation pits
  • Test pits (correct)
  • Soil investigation zones

    • According to the National Building Code, what is the maximum bearing capacity desired for use in relation to soil sole bearing capacity?

    <p>Twice the sole bearing capacity of the soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For a structural foundation to function properly, what is also essential besides its proper design?

    <p>Proper behavior of the soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

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