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Question 1. Which legislation / Standard (In Australia) is required to prepare detailed Geotechnical Design report?

Question 2. What is Geotechnical Engineering?

Question 3. What is the typical geotechnical site inspection?

Question 4. What are the most commonly used industry equipments and machinery for geotechnical site inspection?

Question 5. Name and explain different types of ground improvement methods. (Any Two)

Question 6. Name the types of software used for the Detailed Geotechnical Design?

Question 7. Why are bearing capacity assessments conducted?

Question 8. Briefly explain areas, volumes, density and mass.

Question 9. What is the difference between verification and validation of a design?

Question 10. What is the purpose of planning in geotechnical design projects? Outline a planning process for geotechnical design work.

Question 11. What is defined in a soil testing report?

Question 12. What is the process for Geotechnical Report approval?

Question 13. Explain briefly:

Cultural and Heritage Management.

Environmental Management.

Geotechnical Management.

Quality Management.

Hydrological and Meteorological Management.

Question 14. What is meant by System Close Outs?

Question 15. Describe unit rate estimating.

Question 16. What is meant by Statutory Compliance?

Question 17. What types of geotechnical studies are applicable to road projects?

Question 18. What needs to be included in a geotechnical design cost estimate? Why?

Question 19. Briefly explain the need and use of surveying before geotechnical design works?

Question 20. What client information would you require prior to commencing a geotechnical design project? Who provides this information?

Question 21. Why would councils require geotechnical reports?