Test
Structures II - Exam I
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1Soil is a three phase system. Which phases apply?
- ASolids
- BVoids
- CAir
- DWater
2Gravimetric Water Content
- Athe ratio of the weight of water to the weight of solids.
- Bthe ratio of volume of water to the total volume of the soil.
- Cthe ratio of the volume of void space to the volume of solids.
- Dthe ratio of the volume of void to the total volume of soil.
- Ethe ratio of the volume of water to the volume of void.
- Fthe weight density, that is, the weight of a soil per unit volume.
- Gthe weight of a saturated soil per unit volume.
- Hthe weight of a dry soil per unit volume.
- Ithe weight of soil solids in a submerged soil per unit volume.
- Jan index that quantifies the degree of packing between the loosest and densest of coarse-grained soils.
3Volumetric water content
- Athe ratio of the weight of water to the weight of solids.
- Bthe ratio of volume of water to the total volume of the soil.
- Cthe ratio of the volume of void space to the volume of solids.
- Dthe ratio of the volume of void to the total volume of soil.
- Ethe ratio of the volume of water to the volume of void.
- Fthe weight density, that is, the weight of a soil per unit volume.
- Gthe weight of a saturated soil per unit volume.
- Hthe weight of a dry soil per unit volume.
- Ithe weight of soil solids in a submerged soil per unit volume.
- Jan index that quantifies the degree of packing between the loosest and densest of coarse-grained soils.
4void ratio
- Athe ratio of the weight of water to the weight of solids.
- Bthe ratio of volume of water to the total volume of the soil.
- Cthe ratio of the volume of void space to the volume of solids.
- Dthe ratio of the volume of void to the total volume of soil.
- Ethe ratio of the volume of water to the volume of void.
- Fthe weight density, that is, the weight of a soil per unit volume.
- Gthe weight of a saturated soil per unit volume.
- Hthe weight of a dry soil per unit volume.
- Ithe weight of soil solids in a submerged soil per unit volume.
- Jan index that quantifies the degree of packing between the loosest and densest of coarse-grained soils.
5porosity
- Athe ratio of the weight of water to the weight of solids.
- Bthe ratio of volume of water to the total volume of the soil.
- Cthe ratio of the volume of void space to the volume of solids.
- Dthe ratio of the volume of void to the total volume of soil.
- Ethe ratio of the volume of water to the volume of void.
- Fthe weight density, that is, the weight of a soil per unit volume.
- Gthe weight of a saturated soil per unit volume.
- Hthe weight of a dry soil per unit volume.
- Ithe weight of soil solids in a submerged soil per unit volume.
- Jan index that quantifies the degree of packing between the loosest and densest of coarse-grained soils.
6degree of saturation
- Athe ratio of the weight of water to the weight of solids.
- Bthe ratio of volume of water to the total volume of the soil.
- Cthe ratio of the volume of void space to the volume of solids.
- Dthe ratio of the volume of void to the total volume of soil.
- Ethe ratio of the volume of water to the volume of void.
- Fthe weight density, that is, the weight of a soil per unit volume.
- Gthe weight of a saturated soil per unit volume.
- Hthe weight of a dry soil per unit volume.
- Ithe weight of soil solids in a submerged soil per unit volume.
- Jan index that quantifies the degree of packing between the loosest and densest of coarse-grained soils.
7bulk (total) unit weight
- Athe ratio of the weight of water to the weight of solids.
- Bthe ratio of volume of water to the total volume of the soil.
- Cthe ratio of the volume of void space to the volume of solids.
- Dthe ratio of the volume of void to the total volume of soil.
- Ethe ratio of the volume of water to the volume of void.
- Fthe weight density, that is, the weight of a soil per unit volume.
- Gthe weight of a saturated soil per unit volume.
- Hthe weight of a dry soil per unit volume.
- Ithe weight of soil solids in a submerged soil per unit volume.
- Jan index that quantifies the degree of packing between the loosest and densest of coarse-grained soils.
8saturated unit weight
- Athe ratio of the weight of water to the weight of solids.
- Bthe ratio of volume of water to the total volume of the soil.
- Cthe ratio of the volume of void space to the volume of solids.
- Dthe ratio of the volume of void to the total volume of soil.
- Ethe ratio of the volume of water to the volume of void.
- Fthe weight density, that is, the weight of a soil per unit volume.
- Gthe weight of a saturated soil per unit volume.
- Hthe weight of a dry soil per unit volume.
- Ithe weight of soil solids in a submerged soil per unit volume.
- Jan index that quantifies the degree of packing between the loosest and densest of coarse-grained soils.
9dry unit weight
- Athe ratio of the weight of water to the weight of solids.
- Bthe ratio of volume of water to the total volume of the soil.
- Cthe ratio of the volume of void space to the volume of solids.
- Dthe ratio of the volume of void to the total volume of soil.
- Ethe ratio of the volume of water to the volume of void.
- Fthe weight density, that is, the weight of a soil per unit volume.
- Gthe weight of a saturated soil per unit volume.
- Hthe weight of a dry soil per unit volume.
- Ithe weight of soil solids in a submerged soil per unit volume.
- Jan index that quantifies the degree of packing between the loosest and densest of coarse-grained soils.
10effective unit weight
- Athe ratio of the weight of water to the weight of solids.
- Bthe ratio of volume of water to the total volume of the soil.
- Cthe ratio of the volume of void space to the volume of solids.
- Dthe ratio of the volume of void to the total volume of soil.
- Ethe ratio of the volume of water to the volume of void.
- Fthe weight density, that is, the weight of a soil per unit volume.
- Gthe weight of a saturated soil per unit volume.
- Hthe weight of a dry soil per unit volume.
- Ithe weight of soil solids in a submerged soil per unit volume.
- Jan index that quantifies the degree of packing between the loosest and densest of coarse-grained soils.
11relative density
- Athe ratio of the weight of water to the weight of solids.
- Bthe ratio of volume of water to the total volume of the soil.
- Cthe ratio of the volume of void space to the volume of solids.
- Dthe ratio of the volume of void to the total volume of soil.
- Ethe ratio of the volume of water to the volume of void.
- Fthe weight density, that is, the weight of a soil per unit volume.
- Gthe weight of a saturated soil per unit volume.
- Hthe weight of a dry soil per unit volume.
- Ithe weight of soil solids in a submerged soil per unit volume.
- Jan index that quantifies the degree of packing between the loosest and densest of coarse-grained soils.
12what is this?
- Acompletely dry soil; S=0%
- Bpartially saturated soil; 0%<S<100%
- Cfully saturated soil; S=100%
13what is this?
- Acompletely dry soil; S=0%
- Bpartially saturated soil; 0%<S<100%
- Cfully saturated soil; S=100%
14what is this?
- Acompletely dry soil; S=0%
- Bpartially saturated soil; 0%<S<100%
- Cfully saturated soil; S=100%
15physical weathering
- Areduction of size without any change in the original composition of the parent rock.
- Bcauses both reduction in size and chemical alteration of the original parent rock.
16chemical weathering
- Areduction of size without any change in the original composition of the parent rock.
- Bcauses both reduction in size and chemical alteration of the original parent rock.
17soil
- Aa particulate medium, with particles resulting from a variety of geologic processes, and is composed of variety of mineral, with particle sizes ranging from the order of 1um to 1m.
- Bthe relatively loose agglomerate of minerals and organic materials and sediments found above the bedrock.
- Ccomposed of solids, water, and air
18the shape, size, and distribution of particles in a soil influence its...
- Adensity
- Bflow of water
- Cvolume change
- Dstrength
193in - #4 sieve (75mm - 4.75mm)
- Agravel
- Bsand
- Csilt
- Dclay
20#4 - #200 sieve (4.75mm - 0.075mm)
- Agravel
- Bsand
- Csilt
- Dclay
21smaller than #200 sieve. (0.075mm - 0.002mm)
- Agravel
- Bsand
- Csilt
- Dclay
22smaller than #200 sieve. (smaller than 0.002mm)
- Agravel
- Bsand
- Csilt
- Dclay
23the more angular the particle shape is means the greater the shear strength.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
24particles made up of silicates, mostly quartz.
- Asand
- Bclay
- Csilt
- Dgravel
25highly frost susceptible.
- Asand
- Bclay
- Csilt
- Dgravel
26small-sized minerals that typically contain a net negative charge and behave plastically when mixed with water.
- Asand
- Bclay
- Csilt
- Dgravel
27Plasticity Index (PI) = LL - PL
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
28the higher the plasticity index = the more the soil will expand.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
29liquid limit
- Awater content at which soil changes from a liquid state to a plastic state.
- Bwater content at which soil changes from a plastic state to a semi-solid state.
- Cwater content at which soil changes from a semi-solid state to a solid state.
- Dthe range of water content at which a soil will behave plastically
- Eratio of the difference in water content between the natural or in-situ water content of a soil and its plastic limit to its plasticity index.
30plastic limit
- Awater content at which soil changes from a liquid state to a plastic state.
- Bwater content at which soil changes from a plastic state to a semi-solid state.
- Cwater content at which soil changes from a semi-solid state to a solid state.
- Dthe range of water content at which a soil will behave plastically
- Eratio of the difference in water content between the natural or in-situ water content of a soil and its plastic limit to its plasticity index.
31shrinkage limit
- Awater content at which soil changes from a liquid state to a plastic state.
- Bwater content at which soil changes from a plastic state to a semi-solid state.
- Cwater content at which soil changes from a semi-solid state to a solid state.
- Dthe range of water content at which a soil will behave plastically
- Eratio of the difference in water content between the natural or in-situ water content of a soil and its plastic limit to its plasticity index.
32plasticity index
- Awater content at which soil changes from a liquid state to a plastic state.
- Bwater content at which soil changes from a plastic state to a semi-solid state.
- Cwater content at which soil changes from a semi-solid state to a solid state.
- Dthe range of water content at which a soil will behave plastically
- Eratio of the difference in water content between the natural or in-situ water content of a soil and its plastic limit to its plasticity index.
33liquidity index
- Awater content at which soil changes from a liquid state to a plastic state.
- Bwater content at which soil changes from a plastic state to a semi-solid state.
- Cwater content at which soil changes from a semi-solid state to a solid state.
- Dthe range of water content at which a soil will behave plastically
- Eratio of the difference in water content between the natural or in-situ water content of a soil and its plastic limit to its plasticity index.
34semi-solid - high strength, brittle, sudden fracture is expected.
- ALI < 0
- B0 < LI < 1
- CLI > 1
35plastic state - intermediate strength, soil deforms like a plastic material
- ALI < 0
- B0 < LI < 1
- CLI > 1
36liquid state - low strength, soil deforms like a viscous fluid
- ALI < 0
- B0 < LI < 1
- CLI > 1
37the liquid limit is 74%.
the plastic limit is 22%.
the plasticity index is [blank_start]52[blank_end]%.
JUST PUT A WHOLE NUMBER. DO NOT PUT A % SIGN.- A52
38soil has a liquid limit of 40% and a plasticity index of 20%. What type of soil is it?
- ACH or OH
- BCL or OL
- CML or OL
- DMH or OH
- ECL - ML
39soil has a liquid limit of 51% and a plasticity index of 35%. What type of soil is it?
- ACH or OH
- BCL or OL
- CML or OL
- DMH or OH
- ECL - ML
40soil has a liquid limit of 63% and a plasticity limit of 35%. What type of soil is it?
- ACH or OH
- BCL or OL
- CML or OL
- DMH or OH
- ECL - ML
41Perhaps the least expensive method of improving soil strength
- Asoil compaction
- Bimporting foreign soils
- Cadding water to soil
- Dremoving water from soil
42static kneading is very good for clay soils
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
43pad-foot roller is excellent for clay soils
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
44compact-ability of clay soils is very easy
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
45what is the best way to compact gravel?
- Avibrating pad-foot roller
- Bstatic pad-foot roller
- Cvibrating plate compactor
- Dstatic rubber tire roller
46compaction
- Adensification of soils by the expulsion of air
- Bthe maximum unit wight that a soil can attain using a specified means of compaction
- Cthe water content required to allow a soil to attain its maximum dry unit weight following a specified means of compaction
47maximum dry unit weight
- Adensification of soils by the expulsion of air
- Bthe maximum unit wight that a soil can attain using a specified means of compaction
- Cthe water content required to allow a soil to attain its maximum dry unit weight following a specified means of compaction
48optimum water content
- Adensification of soils by the expulsion of air
- Bthe maximum unit wight that a soil can attain using a specified means of compaction
- Cthe water content required to allow a soil to attain its maximum dry unit weight following a specified means of compaction
49Soil compaction strives to do what?
- Aincrease shear strength
- Bdecrease compressibility
- Cdecrease permeability
- Dincrease compressibility
- Eincrease permeability
50fine-grained soils have poor load-bearing capacities compared to coarse-grained soils
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
51coarse-grained soils are better at drainage than fine-grained soils.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
52clay soils are good for nuclear containment.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
53clay soils have high permeability
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
54a sieve analysis is used to determine the grain size distribution of coarse-grained soils.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
55a hydrometer analysis is used for particle size distribution of fine-grained soils
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
56base
- Anatural material below a constructed pavement
- Ba layer of soil above the subgrade
- Ca layer of soil above the subbase that offers high stability to distribute wheel loads
57subbase
- Anatural material below a constructed pavement
- Ba layer of soil above the subgrade
- Ca layer of soil above the subbase that offers high stability to distribute wheel loads
58subgrade
- Anatural material below a constructed pavement
- Ba layer of soil above the subgrade
- Ca layer of soil above the subbase that offers high stability to distribute wheel loads
59examples of field use kneading soil compaction methods
- Ahand-operated tampers
- Bpad-foot rollers
- Crubber-tire rollers
- Dsmooth-drum roller
- Ehand-operated vibration plates
- Fmotorized vibratory rollers
- Gdynamic compaction
60surface tension holds sand together
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
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- Management Construction Test sobre Structures II - Exam I, creado por Tyler Warford el 30/09/2024.
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