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Soil Correct Answer-defined as the uncemented aggregate of mineral
grains and decayed organic matter (solid particles) with liquid and gas in
the empty spaces
between the solid particles.
Soil Correct Answer-used as a construction material in various civil
engineering projects, and it supports structural foundations.
Soil Mechanics Correct Answer-branch of science that deals with the
study of the physical properties of soil and the behavior of soil masses
subjected to various types of forces.
Soils Engineering Correct Answer-application of the principles of soil
mechanics to practical problems.
Geotechnical engineering Correct Answer-subdiscipline of civil
engineering that involves natural materials found close to the surface of
the earth. It includes the application of the principles of soil mechanics
and rock mechanics to the design of foundations, retaining structures,
and earth structures.
18th Correct Answer-In true engineering terms, the understanding of
geotechnical engineering as it is known today began early in the ______
century (Skempton, 1985).
,Nile (Egypt), the Tigris and Euphrates (Mesopotamia), the Huang Ho
(Yellow River, China), and the Indus (India) Correct Answer-Recorded
history tells us that ancient civilizations flourished along the banks of
rivers, such as the ___________, ___________, ___________,
___________, and ___________.
Mohenjo Dara Correct Answer-Dykes dating back to about 2000 B.C.
were built in the basin of the Indus to protect the town of
______________ (in what became Pakistan after
1947).
(Saqqarah, Meidum, Dahshur South and North, and Cheops). Correct
Answer-Beginning around 2750 B.C., the five most important pyramids
were built in Egypt in a period of less than a century ___________,
___________, ___________, ___________, and ___________.
Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy Correct Answer-One of the most famous
examples of problems related to soil-bearing capacity in the construction
of structures prior to the 18th century is the
__________________________.
1173 A.D. Correct Answer-Construction of the tower began in
_______________ when the Republic of Pisa was flourishing and
continued in various stages for over 200 years.
, 15,700, 20m (66 ft) Correct Answer-Leaning Tower of Pisa weighs
__________ supported by a circular base having a diameter of
__________.
11 m (36 ft) Correct Answer-Recent investigations showed that weak
clay layer exists at a depth of _______ below the ground surface
compression, which caused the tower to tilt.
5 m (16.5 ft) , 54 m (179 ft) Correct Answer-the tower became more
than __________ out of plumb with the _________ height.
1990 Correct Answer-date the tower has closed
5 Correct Answer-Degree the tower leans
Garisenda Tower Correct Answer-It is 48 m (157 ft) in height and
weighs about 4210 metric tons.
4 Correct Answer-Degree garisenda tower tilts
Asinelli Tower Correct Answer-97 m high and weighs 7300 metric tons
1700 - 1776 A.D. Correct Answer-Pre-classical (date)
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