ANSWER KEY

1. site investigation
2. -Selection of the type and the depth of foundation suitable for a given structure.
-Evaluation of the load-bearing capacity of the foundation.
-Estimation of the probable settlement of a structure.
-Determination of potential foundation problems (for example, expansive soil, collapsible soil, sanitary
landfill, and so on).
-Establishment of ground water table.
-Prediction of lateral earth pressure for structures like retaining walls, sheet pile bulkheads, and braced
cuts.
-Establishment of construction methods for changing subsoil conditions.
3. to determine, within practical limits, the stratification and engineering properties of the soils underlying the
site
4. stage 1
5. -Assembly of all available information on dimensions, column spacing, type and use of the structure,
basement requirements, and any special architectural considerations of the proposed building
-Reconnaissance of the area
-A preliminary site investigation
-A detailed site investigation
6. soil exploration
7. site investigation
8. -Soil and rock profile
-Geological features of the region
-Position and variation of ground water table
-Physical properties of soil and rock
-Contamination, if any
-General data of adjacent structures, hydrological data, topography, soil maps, seismicity, etc.
9. -To determine the type of foundation required for the proposed project at the site, i.e. shallow foundation or
deep foundation.
-To make recommendations regarding the safe bearing capacity or pile load capacity.
-Ultimately, it is the subsoil that provides the ultimate support for the structures.
10. planning, execution, and report writing
11. Planning
12. Planning
13. Execution
14. report writing
15. preliminary work
16. study site history
17. site reconnaissance: actual site inspection
18. Preliminary Investigations
19. Detailed Investigations
20. Depth and spacing
21. test pits
22. Auger Borings
23. wash boring
24. mud rotary drilling
25. core drilling
26. diamond coring, calyx or shot core drilling
27. percussion drilling
28. drill rig
29. Winch
30. probing or sounding methods
31. geophysical methods
32. reconnaissance of the area / stage 2
33. preliminary site investigation / stage 3
34. detailed site investigation / stage 4
35. depth of boring
36. spacing boring
37. 10-30
38. 20-60
39. 250-500
40. 250-500
41. 40-80
42. soil boring
43. disturbed and undisturbed
44. strength, compressibility, permeability
45. Undisturbed
46. rock sampling
47. rock core drilling
48. rock quality designation / RQD
49. -Determination of groundwater levels and pressures
-Measurement of the permeability of the subsurface material
50. Vane shear test (VST)
Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
Cone Penetration Test (CPT)
The Borehole Shear Test (BST)
The Flat Dilatometer Test (DMT)
The Pressure-meter Test (PMT)
The Plate Load Test (PLT)
51. energy imparted during the test (60% hammer efficiency)
the stress level at the test depth
52. geotechnical design reports
53. -A site location map
-A plan view of the location of the borings with respect to the proposed structures and those nearby
-Boring logs
-Laboratory test results
-Other special graphical presentations