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Who developed methods of calculating the deformations of earth masses under the stresses imposed by engineering works?
Who developed methods of calculating the deformations of earth masses under the stresses imposed by engineering works?
- New civil engineers
- Karl Terzaghi
- Old geologists
- Charles Coulomb and Macquorn Rankine (correct)
In which year was 'Erdbaumechanik' published?
In which year was 'Erdbaumechanik' published?
- 1945
- 1910
- 1935
- 1925 (correct)
What did Karl Terzaghi's 'Erdbaumechanik' achieve?
What did Karl Terzaghi's 'Erdbaumechanik' achieve?
- Brought together old knowledge and added new theory and experience (correct)
- Advocated for reliance on inadequate geological knowledge
- Disproved old knowledge
- Ignored the importance of geological conditions in civil engineering
What led to the creation of soil mechanics as a discipline within civil engineering?
What led to the creation of soil mechanics as a discipline within civil engineering?
Who developed methods of calculating the deformations of earth masses under the stresses imposed by engineering works?
Who developed methods of calculating the deformations of earth masses under the stresses imposed by engineering works?
What did many engineers continue to rely on despite the recognition of the fundamental importance of geological conditions?
What did many engineers continue to rely on despite the recognition of the fundamental importance of geological conditions?
When was 'Erdbaumechanik' published?
When was 'Erdbaumechanik' published?
What did many engineers continue to rely on despite the recognition of the fundamental importance of geological conditions?
What did many engineers continue to rely on despite the recognition of the fundamental importance of geological conditions?
What discipline did 'Erdbaumechanik' establish within the field of civil engineering?
What discipline did 'Erdbaumechanik' establish within the field of civil engineering?
Who brought together old knowledge and added new theory and experience to establish soil mechanics as a discipline within the field of civil engineering?
Who brought together old knowledge and added new theory and experience to establish soil mechanics as a discipline within the field of civil engineering?
Soil mechanics was developed by geologists such as Charles Coulomb and Macquorn Rankine.
Soil mechanics was developed by geologists such as Charles Coulomb and Macquorn Rankine.
The publication of 'Erdbaumechanik' by Karl Terzaghi in 1925 contributed to the establishment of soil mechanics as a discipline within civil engineering.
The publication of 'Erdbaumechanik' by Karl Terzaghi in 1925 contributed to the establishment of soil mechanics as a discipline within civil engineering.
Engineers universally recognized the fundamental importance of geological conditions in civil engineering design and construction.
Engineers universally recognized the fundamental importance of geological conditions in civil engineering design and construction.
Many engineers continued to rely on inadequate geological knowledge despite the recognition of the fundamental importance of geological conditions.
Many engineers continued to rely on inadequate geological knowledge despite the recognition of the fundamental importance of geological conditions.
Soil mechanics is not considered a discipline within the field of civil engineering.
Soil mechanics is not considered a discipline within the field of civil engineering.
Study Notes
Development of Soil Mechanics
- Karl Terzaghi developed methods of calculating the deformations of earth masses under the stresses imposed by engineering works.
- Terzaghi's book 'Erdbaumechanik' was published in 1925.
- 'Erdbaumechanik' achieved the establishment of soil mechanics as a discipline within civil engineering.
- The publication of 'Erdbaumechanik' contributed to the recognition of the fundamental importance of geological conditions in civil engineering design and construction.
Establishment of Soil Mechanics
- Karl Terzaghi brought together old knowledge and added new theory and experience to establish soil mechanics as a discipline within civil engineering.
- Soil mechanics was not developed by geologists such as Charles Coulomb and Macquorn Rankine.
- Before 'Erdbaumechanik', many engineers continued to rely on inadequate geological knowledge despite recognizing its importance.
Importance of Geological Conditions
- Engineers universally recognized the fundamental importance of geological conditions in civil engineering design and construction.
- Despite this recognition, many engineers continued to rely on inadequate geological knowledge.
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Test your knowledge about the development of soil mechanics and its impact on engineering works. Learn about key figures such as Charles Coulomb, Macquorn Rankine, and Karl Terzaghi, and their contributions to the field.
