Reference no: EM13688225

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