One of the following is not a common failure modes of poorly constructed earth
dams:
Question 9 options:
A)
Foundation Failure
B)
Overturning
C)
Piping
D)
Overtopping
~ B
Clay is a good engineering material for ____________, but very poor for
____________.
Question 10 options:
...
One of these is not an effective way to prepare the walls in advance of a deep
foundation excavation in silty clay soil
Question 1 options:
A)
Reinforced and tied-back walls using a diaphragm wall technique
B)
Caisson construction with an auger drill
, C)
Using a large hammer to drive sheet piles into the ground
D)
Driving untensioned anchors from surface into the ground and excavating
through them
✓✓✓✓~ D
The main failure mode of concern for high retaining walls is
Question 2 options:
A)
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