Soil Improvement Techniques Chapter 1 Quiz

What is the general practice for buildings if the soil close to the ground surface has sufficient bearing capacity?

Which method may prove more economical than deep foundations in some cases?

Which technique involves the use of admixtures for soil improvement?

Which method involves the injection of suitable grouts for improving soil at a construction site?

What method refers to the technique of removal and replacement for improving soil behavior?

What is the primary purpose of studying the optimum thickness of replacement layers and the most suitable material for soil improvement?

In what situation would pile or pier foundations be the obvious choice?

In which category of soil improvement does precompression or preloading fall?

What is the main advantage of soil replacement over other techniques and deep foundation?

Why is the determination of the replacement soil thickness for soil replacement based on experience?

Which type of soil is precompression or preloading technique most effective in?

What does soil replacement aim to achieve under shallow foundations?

In the context of soil improvement, what is the primary purpose of precompression or preloading technique?

What is the main reason for using precompression or preloading technique in clayey soils?

Why does clayey soil require a very long time for desired consolidation to occur even with very high surcharge load?

What does soil replacement aim to achieve under shallow foundations?