All civil engineering projects interact with the ground. Match these different civil engineering applications with the most appropriate ground response.

What test is not a mechanical in-situ test?

When the ground exposed to the atmosphere there are several processes can occur. Match the following geomorphological processes with the appropriate weathering type.

The large pink area of the Melbourne Geology map indicates;

What are the key information a geotechnical engineer should pay attention during the site visit?

State whether the following sentence is true or false.

In the direct shear test, the shearing of sand always happens in a pre-determined horizontal plane.

According to the lab video, what are the dimensions of the standard direct shear box used in the laboratory?

In the direct shear test, the corrugated sheets used at the top and bottom of the sample should be positioned

What would happen if we forgot to remove space screws of the shear box before conducting the direct shear test?

Which statements are true regarding the direct shear test results of loose and dense sand samples?

A)      Dense sand has the highest peak shear stress.

B)      Both dense and loose sand samples have similar ultimate/critical shear stresses.

C)      Loose sand has a positive dilation angle.