1). Starting with numbe 1, numerically list the sequence of steps in the design process for a proposed building:
______ study damage of buildings in project area
______ perform laboratory tests on soil samples to determine engineering properties
______ write the foundation report
(14) ______ collect and analyze the geologic/geotechnical literature for the project area
______ go to the project site to observe the soils
______ drill the exploratory borings and obtain soil samples
______ calculate the building settlement
2). What are the three properties of soils used in the design of building foundations?
3). Where would i find information on the engineering properties on the watseka soils in cook county, illinois?
4). List five characteristics and/or enginnering properties of the watseka soils in cook county, illinois.
5). What is the difference between friction and cohesion. be complete in your answer
6 a). What are five geologic/engineering characteristics/properties of beach deposits.
6 b). Can the degree of saturation of a beach ever be greater than 100?
6 c). Explain the reason for your answer:
6 d). List two of the potential problems of constructing foundations on oxbow lajke deposits:
7) the following parameters were obtained on a soil sample from road fill in saudi arabia:
- Dry unit weight: (γ d): 111.6 lb/ft3
- Water content: (w): 5.8%
assume gs = 2.67
determine the following soil parameters:
7a.void ratio:
7b. Porosity:
7c. Degree of saturation:
7d. If the maximum dry unit weight in a standard proctor test on the soil is 118.7 lb/ft3, what is the percent compaction?
7e. What construction requirements are needed for the soil in the fill to meet the minimum required percent compaction of 95% standard proctor if the optimum water content is 6.2%?
8) GIVEN: SAMPLES A AND B
PARAMETER SAMPLE A SAMPLE B
-#4 100% 85%
-#40 100% 13%
-#200 77% 9%
d60 0.062 mm 1.6 mm
d30 0.034 mm 0.55 mm
d10 0.021 mm 0.17 mm
LIQUID 32% 24%
LIMIT
PLASTIC 15% 19%
LIMIT
FILL IN THE BLANKS: SHOW WORK
8A. SAMPLE A
uscs classification: _______________________________________
uscs description: _________________________________________
aashto classification: _____________________________________
possible geologic origin: __________________________________________
8b. Sample b
uscs classification: _______________________________________
uscs description: _________________________________________
aashto classification: _____________________________________
possible geologic origin: __________________________________________
9a. Atterberg limit tests on clay soils are always performed wet to dry? (circle one)
9b. What is the reason(s) for your answer to 7a?
10. Name one three-layer non expansive clay mineral