Preview Questions Geotechnical Engineer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the role of a geotechnical engineer in environmental impact assessments for projects near active fault lines?

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To evaluate the aesthetic impact of construction near fault lines

To assess potential seismic hazards and recommend appropriate foundation designs and mitigation measures

To estimate the construction time needed to bypass fault lines

To assess air quality and noise pollution during construction

Question 2: What is the primary concern when conducting site analysis for foundations in areas with high seismic risk and soft soils?

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Liquefaction potential and foundation stability

Moisture content and soil cohesion

Soil erosion and erosive conditions

Plasticity index and soil permeability

Question 3: When performing a geotechnical risk assessment for deep foundations, which soil condition is the greatest risk factor for foundation settlement?

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Soil liquefaction due to seismic shaking

Soil erosion due to high water table fluctuations

Soil shear strength and saturation levels

Soil consolidation due to pore water pressure

Question 4: What is the role of soil shear strength parameters in foundation design for deep foundations?

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They help define material properties for the superstructure

They are used to calculate the moisture content in the soil

They help determine the required pile depth and load transfer mechanism

They help define the foundation settlement

Question 5: Which of the following is the primary objective of performing a Proctor compaction test on a soil sample?

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To determine the maximum dry density and optimum moisture content

To determine the shear strength of the soil

To measure soil permeability

To evaluate the plasticity index of the soil

Question 6: How does the presence of organic matter in soil affect compaction and settlement analysis?

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Organic matter reduces soil compaction and increases settlement due to its compressibility and high water retention

Organic matter has no significant effect on compaction

Organic matter increases soil compaction by reducing pore space

Organic matter increases the shear strength of the soil