Which project used LiDAR for geological mapping of landslides?
A. Suez Canal Expansion
B. Yosemite Rockfall Study
C. Burj Khalifa Foundation
D. Hoover Dam
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The Yosemite National Park study utilized LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) to map rockfall-prone areas and understand slope instability.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Case Studies And Applied Geological Engineering Projects
Which geotechnical failure occurred in the 1963 Vajont Dam disaster in Italy?
A. Overtopping of dam
B. Foundation failure
C. Landslide into reservoir
D. Earthquake-induced cracking
What was the main geological issue in the Panama Canal expansion project?
A. Lava flow
B. Marine sediment instability
C. Hard rock tunneling
D. Seismic liquefaction
In the case of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, what caused the leaning?
A. Uneven settlement due to clayey soil
B. Earthquake damage
C. Poor construction material
D. Tectonic movement
Which engineering technique stabilized the Hong Kong slopes after landslide disasters?
A. Tunneling
B. Shotcreting and soil nailing
C. Earth reinforcement
D. Floating raft foundation
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