Test Bank for Principles of Geotechnical
Engineering, 10th Edition by Braja M.
Das Complete Civil Engineering
Geotechnical Exam Guide 2026||With
Complete and Verified Solutions (100%)
who is the father of soil mechanics? - ANSWER-karl terzaghi
the leaning Tower of Pisa was built in how many years? - ANSWER-200 years
the term "geotechnical" reflects which two fields? - ANSWER-geology and civil
engineering
the birth of geotechnical engineering was in what year? - ANSWER-1925
what is the name of one of the largest earth dams in California that recently suffered a
failure? - ANSWER-Oroville Dam
what was the cause of the failure of the apartment buildings in Niigata? - ANSWER-
liquefaction
what is the name of the special type of wind transported soil which exhibits a loss of
strength when wetted? - ANSWER-loess
Boston Blue Clay and San Francisco Bay Mud are - ANSWER-marine and lacustrine
soils
residual soils are (select all that apply) - ANSWER-weathered soil remains in place
laterite is a residual soil found in tropical regions
residual souls retain many of the characteristics of the parent
disintegration of rocks into smaller particles through physical processes is known as? -
ANSWER-physical weathering
what is the most abundant mineral and is an important component of many kind of
rocks? - ANSWER-feldspar
what are soils deposits that are formed beneath a relatively still body of water called? -
ANSWER-lucustrine soils
,what statement(s) is/are true about rocks? - ANSWER-cemented aggregate
subjected to weathering
groups of sedimentary rock - ANSWER-siltstone, shale, limestone
formation of a sinkhole is associated with - ANSWER-carbonate rock
what type of uncommon mineral is found in soils and rocks on SU campus? - ANSWER-
gypsum
when were cathedrals and related building in Europe built? - ANSWER-Middle Ages
who is not one of active American pioneers in foundation engineering during the late
19th century? - ANSWER-H. Bolton Seed
engineering judgement is mainly dependent on: - ANSWER-experience
what are soundings? - ANSWER-steel rods driven into the ground to roughly assess soil
condition
which city suffered from extensive soil related problems during the early development of
its port facilities? - ANSWER-City of Goteborg, Sweden
galciomarine soils are problematic due to which of the following reasons? - ANSWER-
high sensitivity which results in losing strength when disturbed
which of the following methods is the main wind induced soil transport mode? -
ANSWER-suspension
creep
saltation
which of the following complex alluvial deposits are created during the movement of
rivers in flat terrains? - ANSWER-braided stream deposits
meander belt deposits
(both a & b)
which rock is known to be the best rock on earth? - ANSWER-Sierra Nevada
granodiorite
which of the following soil types resulted in a significant contractual issues in the
construction of the St.Lawrence sea way? - ANSWER-lodgment till
which soil caused failure in south nation river flow slide near Ottawa, Ontario in 1971? -
ANSWER-leda clay
,geologists and engineers classify geo-materials as: - ANSWER-rocks and soils
which of the following statements is true? - ANSWER-soil mechanics uses continuum
based models whereas rock mechanics uses both continuum and discontinuum based
models
which of the following materials convert the alluvial soul in Caliche? - ANSWER-calcium
carbonate and magnesium chloride
which of the following statements is true? - ANSWER-decomposed granite is a sandy
residual soil derived from the weathering of granite rocks
What is the definition of engineering? - ANSWER-Engineering is the use of
mathematics, science and technology to create systems and inventions that improve the
world.
What kind of process do engineers use to solve problems? - ANSWER-Engineers use
the 'Engineering Design Process' to create their projects. It is a specific set of steps that
lead the engineer from a problem statement to a final solution.
What do you call the requirements of a design solution? - ANSWER-The requirements
of a design solution are called Specifications or 'Specs'
What are 3 types of knowledge used by engineers? - ANSWER-The three types of
knowledge engineers used are, Mathematical Knowledge (Algebra, Geometry,
Statistics, data, etc.), Scientific Knowledge (Physics, Chemistry, Electrical) and
Technical Knowledge (Software's, Programs, etc.)
What are 3 skills or qualities that are good for engineers to have? - ANSWER-Three
skills engineers need are curiosity, analytical/detail oriented traits and creativity.
Who are the lead designers on a project? - ANSWER-The lead designers on a project
are the engineers. They oversee everything.
What do you call the worker who actually builds the product or solution? - ANSWER-
The tradespeople build the actual solution.
What is the design process? - ANSWER-→ Identify the problem
→ Generate Concept
→ Develop a solution
→ Build and Test
→ Evaluate Solution
→ Present the Solution
What is a trade-off? - ANSWER-A trade-off is a situational decision that involves
diminishing or losing one quality, quantity or property of a set or design in return for
gains in other aspects.
, What is optimization? - ANSWER-A statistical process that finds the way to make a
design, system, or decision as effective as possible, for example, finding the values of
controllable variables that determine maximal productivity or minimal waste.
What are constraints? - ANSWER-The limits placed on resources.
What is the role of engineers on a project? - ANSWER-They are the lead designers and
analysts for the project.
What is the role of engineering technicians on a project? - ANSWER-They carry most of
the technical work of the engineer.
What is the role of tradespeople on a project? - ANSWER-They are the workers who
actually build the design solution.
Stress tending to pull objects apart is ________ stress. - ANSWER-B) tensile 拉力
A ductile material is one that 韧性材料是 - ANSWER-readily undergoes plastic
deformation.
容易发生塑性变形。
The strength of a rock - ANSWER-- may depend on how long it has been subjected to
stress.
-varies with the kind of stress it is exposed to.
-may be reduced by weathering or fracturing.压裂
For most solids, sufficiently increased stress results in - ANSWER-B) rupture.破裂
According to plate-tectonic theory, plates of rigid, elastic ________ move over a weak
plastic layer below.
根据板块构造理论，刚性，弹性________的板块在下面的薄弱塑料层上移动。 -
ANSWER-lithosphere . 岩石圈
Oceanic lithosphere 海洋岩石圈 - ANSWER-records magnetic "stripes" of normally and
reversely magnetized rocks.
记录正常和反向磁化岩石的磁性"条纹"。
7) The magnetic dip preserved in a rock indicates
7）保留在岩石中的磁倾角表明 - ANSWER-the rock' magnetic latitude at the time that it
crystallized.
岩石结晶时的磁性纬度。
Engineering, 10th Edition by Braja M.
Das Complete Civil Engineering
Geotechnical Exam Guide 2026||With
Complete and Verified Solutions (100%)
who is the father of soil mechanics? - ANSWER-karl terzaghi
the leaning Tower of Pisa was built in how many years? - ANSWER-200 years
the term "geotechnical" reflects which two fields? - ANSWER-geology and civil
engineering
the birth of geotechnical engineering was in what year? - ANSWER-1925
what is the name of one of the largest earth dams in California that recently suffered a
failure? - ANSWER-Oroville Dam
what was the cause of the failure of the apartment buildings in Niigata? - ANSWER-
liquefaction
what is the name of the special type of wind transported soil which exhibits a loss of
strength when wetted? - ANSWER-loess
Boston Blue Clay and San Francisco Bay Mud are - ANSWER-marine and lacustrine
soils
residual soils are (select all that apply) - ANSWER-weathered soil remains in place
laterite is a residual soil found in tropical regions
residual souls retain many of the characteristics of the parent
disintegration of rocks into smaller particles through physical processes is known as? -
ANSWER-physical weathering
what is the most abundant mineral and is an important component of many kind of
rocks? - ANSWER-feldspar
what are soils deposits that are formed beneath a relatively still body of water called? -
ANSWER-lucustrine soils
,what statement(s) is/are true about rocks? - ANSWER-cemented aggregate
subjected to weathering
groups of sedimentary rock - ANSWER-siltstone, shale, limestone
formation of a sinkhole is associated with - ANSWER-carbonate rock
what type of uncommon mineral is found in soils and rocks on SU campus? - ANSWER-
gypsum
when were cathedrals and related building in Europe built? - ANSWER-Middle Ages
who is not one of active American pioneers in foundation engineering during the late
19th century? - ANSWER-H. Bolton Seed
engineering judgement is mainly dependent on: - ANSWER-experience
what are soundings? - ANSWER-steel rods driven into the ground to roughly assess soil
condition
which city suffered from extensive soil related problems during the early development of
its port facilities? - ANSWER-City of Goteborg, Sweden
galciomarine soils are problematic due to which of the following reasons? - ANSWER-
high sensitivity which results in losing strength when disturbed
which of the following methods is the main wind induced soil transport mode? -
ANSWER-suspension
creep
saltation
which of the following complex alluvial deposits are created during the movement of
rivers in flat terrains? - ANSWER-braided stream deposits
meander belt deposits
(both a & b)
which rock is known to be the best rock on earth? - ANSWER-Sierra Nevada
granodiorite
which of the following soil types resulted in a significant contractual issues in the
construction of the St.Lawrence sea way? - ANSWER-lodgment till
which soil caused failure in south nation river flow slide near Ottawa, Ontario in 1971? -
ANSWER-leda clay
,geologists and engineers classify geo-materials as: - ANSWER-rocks and soils
which of the following statements is true? - ANSWER-soil mechanics uses continuum
based models whereas rock mechanics uses both continuum and discontinuum based
models
which of the following materials convert the alluvial soul in Caliche? - ANSWER-calcium
carbonate and magnesium chloride
which of the following statements is true? - ANSWER-decomposed granite is a sandy
residual soil derived from the weathering of granite rocks
What is the definition of engineering? - ANSWER-Engineering is the use of
mathematics, science and technology to create systems and inventions that improve the
world.
What kind of process do engineers use to solve problems? - ANSWER-Engineers use
the 'Engineering Design Process' to create their projects. It is a specific set of steps that
lead the engineer from a problem statement to a final solution.
What do you call the requirements of a design solution? - ANSWER-The requirements
of a design solution are called Specifications or 'Specs'
What are 3 types of knowledge used by engineers? - ANSWER-The three types of
knowledge engineers used are, Mathematical Knowledge (Algebra, Geometry,
Statistics, data, etc.), Scientific Knowledge (Physics, Chemistry, Electrical) and
Technical Knowledge (Software's, Programs, etc.)
What are 3 skills or qualities that are good for engineers to have? - ANSWER-Three
skills engineers need are curiosity, analytical/detail oriented traits and creativity.
Who are the lead designers on a project? - ANSWER-The lead designers on a project
are the engineers. They oversee everything.
What do you call the worker who actually builds the product or solution? - ANSWER-
The tradespeople build the actual solution.
What is the design process? - ANSWER-→ Identify the problem
→ Generate Concept
→ Develop a solution
→ Build and Test
→ Evaluate Solution
→ Present the Solution
What is a trade-off? - ANSWER-A trade-off is a situational decision that involves
diminishing or losing one quality, quantity or property of a set or design in return for
gains in other aspects.
, What is optimization? - ANSWER-A statistical process that finds the way to make a
design, system, or decision as effective as possible, for example, finding the values of
controllable variables that determine maximal productivity or minimal waste.
What are constraints? - ANSWER-The limits placed on resources.
What is the role of engineers on a project? - ANSWER-They are the lead designers and
analysts for the project.
What is the role of engineering technicians on a project? - ANSWER-They carry most of
the technical work of the engineer.
What is the role of tradespeople on a project? - ANSWER-They are the workers who
actually build the design solution.
Stress tending to pull objects apart is ________ stress. - ANSWER-B) tensile 拉力
A ductile material is one that 韧性材料是 - ANSWER-readily undergoes plastic
deformation.
容易发生塑性变形。
The strength of a rock - ANSWER-- may depend on how long it has been subjected to
stress.
-varies with the kind of stress it is exposed to.
-may be reduced by weathering or fracturing.压裂
For most solids, sufficiently increased stress results in - ANSWER-B) rupture.破裂
According to plate-tectonic theory, plates of rigid, elastic ________ move over a weak
plastic layer below.
根据板块构造理论，刚性，弹性________的板块在下面的薄弱塑料层上移动。 -
ANSWER-lithosphere . 岩石圈
Oceanic lithosphere 海洋岩石圈 - ANSWER-records magnetic "stripes" of normally and
reversely magnetized rocks.
记录正常和反向磁化岩石的磁性"条纹"。
7) The magnetic dip preserved in a rock indicates
7）保留在岩石中的磁倾角表明 - ANSWER-the rock' magnetic latitude at the time that it
crystallized.
岩石结晶时的磁性纬度。
