Which factor affects the decision to use shallow vs deep foundations?
A. Water quality
B. Soil depth and bearing capacity
C. Site vegetation
D. Wind direction
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Soil bearing capacity and depth of competent strata dictate whether shallow (e.g., spread footings) or deep (e.g., piles) foundations are used.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Engineering Geology For Construction
What is the most important geological consideration before constructing a dam?
A. Soil fertility
B. Rock type and structure
C. Surface vegetation
D. Proximity to roads
Which test is commonly used to determine rock strength for construction suitability?
A. Permeability test
B. Schmidt hammer test
C. Sieve analysis
D. Vane shear test
What geological structure is most hazardous for tunnel construction?
A. Horizontal bedding
B. Fault zone
C. Anticline fold
D. Massive granite
The unconfined compressive strength of a rock is a measure of its:
A. Tensile strength
B. Load-bearing capacity without lateral support
C. Weathering rate
D. Porosity
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