
Foundation Investigation Essentials
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the primary objectives of site investigation?
To select building materials
To design the site layout
To calculate construction costs
The primary objectives of site investigation are to assess subsurface conditions, determine soil and rock properties, evaluate groundwater levels, and identify potential hazards.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe the methods of exploration used in foundation studies.
Geological mapping and aerial photography
Methods of exploration in foundation studies include site surveys, borehole drilling, sampling, in-situ testing, and laboratory analysis.
Soil compaction and concrete testing
Environmental impact assessments
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between auguring and boring?
Auguring is used for refining holes, while boring is for drilling holes.
Boring is a technique for creating new holes, while auguring is for filling them.
Auguring is for drilling holes, while boring is for enlarging or refining holes.
Auguring and boring are interchangeable terms for the same drilling process.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the process of wash boring and its applications.
Wash boring is mainly used for constructing skyscrapers.
Wash boring is a method for underwater welding.
Wash boring is used for soil exploration, groundwater monitoring, and installing piezometers.
Wash boring is primarily used for drilling oil wells.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What factors determine the depth and spacing of bore holes?
Geological conditions, purpose of the bore hole, equipment type, environmental regulations, and expected yield.
Type of soil surface
Weather conditions
Time of day
Bore hole color
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the characteristics of representative and undisturbed soil samples?
Representative samples do not need to be collected from the field.
Representative samples are always larger than undisturbed samples.
Undisturbed samples are only taken from dry soil.
Representative samples reflect the larger area; undisturbed samples retain natural structure.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
List and describe three sampling methods used in soil investigation.
1) Disturbed Sampling: alters soil structure for general analysis. 2) Undisturbed Sampling: preserves natural structure for physical property testing. 3) Auger Sampling: extracts soil from various depths for stratification analysis.
Geophysical Surveying: uses electromagnetic methods for soil mapping.
Water Sampling: analyzes moisture content in soil layers.
Soil Compaction: increases density for load-bearing tests.
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