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Quiz by Tiffany Brown, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Tiffany Brown
about 10 years ago
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Question 1
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Which of the following pieces of information are typically included in a subsurface investigation report? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.
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A. Results of field tests
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B. Results of lab tests
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C. Recommended types of foundations
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D. Soil sieve analysis
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E. Boring location plan
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F. Recommended treatment for contaminated soil
Question 2
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Which of the following defines the sudden loss of shearing resistance in a cohesion-less oil?
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A. Plasticity
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B. Liquefaction
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C. A collapsing soil
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D. An expansive soil
Question 3
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The purpose of the element X in the diagram is to
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A. Increase hydrostatic pressure on the wall
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B. reduce hydrostatic pressure on the wall
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C. maintain hydrostatic pressure on the wall
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D. decrease vapor pressure in the basement room
Question 4
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The diagrams above indicate which of the following about the relationship between wind and the mass of high-rise buildings?
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Wind acts the same on all vertical surfaces regardless of mass and material differentiation.
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More wind turbulence is created at the street level of wide, smooth-surfaced facades.
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Wind turbulence is increased at street level by stepped building forms.
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Wind turbulence is of minimum concern in the relationship between high-rise buildings and the street.
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