Settlement of Structures
Description: Settlement of Structures Quiz | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: geotechnical engineering settlement soil mechanics |
What is the process by which a structure sinks or settles into the ground over time?
Which type of soil is most prone to settlement?
What is the main cause of settlement in sandy soils?
What is the primary mechanism of settlement in cohesive soils?
Which of the following factors does not affect the settlement of a structure?
What is the purpose of a settlement analysis?
Which method is commonly used to estimate the settlement of a structure?
What is the difference between immediate settlement and consolidation settlement?
Which type of settlement is more significant for structures founded on clay soils?
What is differential settlement?
What is the primary cause of differential settlement?
What are some of the consequences of differential settlement?
How can differential settlement be minimized?
What is the purpose of a settlement monitoring program?
What are some of the common methods used for settlement monitoring?