This document outlines the assignment requirements for a foundation engineering course. Students will work in groups of 5-6 people. The assignment involves answering questions about types of borings, disturbed and undisturbed soil samples, laboratory and in-situ tests, and providing an example of latest site investigation technology. Questions will be graded on topics like boring methods, sampling techniques, test advantages/disadvantages, and in-situ test details. Reports are due by week 4.
This document outlines the assignment requirements for a foundation engineering course. Students will work in groups of 5-6 people. The assignment involves answering questions about types of borings, disturbed and undisturbed soil samples, laboratory and in-situ tests, and providing an example of latest site investigation technology. Questions will be graded on topics like boring methods, sampling techniques, test advantages/disadvantages, and in-situ test details. Reports are due by week 4.
This document outlines the assignment requirements for a foundation engineering course. Students will work in groups of 5-6 people. The assignment involves answering questions about types of borings, disturbed and undisturbed soil samples, laboratory and in-situ tests, and providing an example of latest site investigation technology. Questions will be graded on topics like boring methods, sampling techniques, test advantages/disadvantages, and in-situ test details. Reports are due by week 4.
QUESTIONS a) Explain 3 types of boring for cohesive and cohesionless soil
(include picture for your explanation) b) Differentiate between disturbed and undisturbed sample and give 3 type of sampler for each sample. c) Differentiate between laboratory test and in-situ test and give advantage and disadvantages for each test (engineering properties) d) Explain in detail 3 types of in-situ test for cohesive and cohesionless soil. e) Describe ONE (1) example for latest technology in site investigation
MARKS a) Question a = 30%
b) Question b = 10% c) Question c = 10% d) Question d = 30% e) Question e = 10% f) Report = 10%