One lane of a two-lane mountain roadway has settled 3 feet and is no longer passible by vehicles. What are the first steps in the geotechnical workflow that should be taken to address the issue?

Q: Explain the Navfac DM7 (1982) settlement method ? Define the assumptions of this ?

A: The correlation for settlement and SPT N value is given by Navfac DM7 (1982) is  S = CσKv×bb+12Cw…

Q: The installation of suitable surface and sub-surface drainage system is an essential part of highway…

A: Surface and sub-surface drainage system is very important part of highway design and construction.…

Q: Discuss slope stability ii). Discuss a recent major mass wasting event in PNG? iii). Discuss…

A: From the given question it is required to discuss the following- slope stability. a recent major…

Q: Illustrate the Difference between event based rainfall runoff modelling and continuous rainfall…

A: A runoff model is a mathematical model which is prepared to show the relationship between rainfall…

Q: identify at least two Geotechnical Engineering problems and explain how the study of Environmental…

A: Geotechnical engineers faces issues like  hazardous waste environmental cleanup and safety  ageing…

Q: You have been contracted by the metropolitan assembly to lead a consulting team to select an area…

A: I have contracted to lead a consulting team for siting of a landfill as a team leader following are…

Q: 6. Discuss some well known engineering interventions to arrest landslides.

A: A landslide is a rapid downward movement of rock, earth, or debris  forming a sloped section of…

Q: Explain the types of work to be covered in the initial and planning stages of investigation in the…

A: INITIAL PHASE The project goal or need is established within the first of these stages, the starting…

Q: How far can runoff flow in the gutters before a catchbasin needs to be installed? Answer: What is…

A: Runoff will flow about 1.3m to 1.8m in gutters and Gutters help water drain away from the…

Q: Which of the following occurrences are a specified (named) peril commercial building and personal…

A: The following occurrences are a specified or named  peril commercial building and personal property…

Q: The Rational method is simple and straight forward but must be applied with caution. For example, in…

A: Ans.    True Explanation given below:

Q: What criteria will you used to decide the type of (flume, open ditch, surface pipe or underground…

A: Flumes are specially shaped, engineered structures used to measure the flow of water in open…

Q: For a watershed drainage area that is 80 acres with an elevation drop of 60 feet over a flow length…

A: The values given in the question are as follows watershed drainage area=80 acres Elevation…

Q: 1. What is the difference between PAHS and HAPS ii. What is the meaning of Environmental Impact…

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Q: A floodwall hasbeen builtwith a 20-year design period (T). Find: a. The probability that the…

A: The probability that the floodwall will overtop is given by: 1T Where,  T = Design period…

Q: Discuss highway drainage with neat sketches

A: The drainage is process of the removing the water from the place to another.  Similarly the highway…

Q: In 3-5 sentences, describe flood mitigation techniques the federal government might use.

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Q: Describe what is Stability Analysis for Gravity Dams?

A: The gravity dam is made up of concrete or masonry. The gravity gets hold down to the ground results…

Q: Prepare a conclusion about innovation of flood barrier

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Q: How can the dimension of a conveyance canal such as bottom width and depth be influenced by soils in…

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Q: What are some recommendations regarding the continuance of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule?

A: Roadless Area Conservation :  1. Roadless area conservation is a conservation policy limiting road…

Q: Urban Flooding

A: Urban flooding is significantly different from rural flooding as urbanization leads to developed…

Q: Should air test or water tests be selected to test the leakage of constructed gravity pipelines?

A: As soon as the laying and jointing of the gravity pipes are completed ,the air test or water test…

Q: importance of a geotechnical engineer

A: geotechnical engineering is related to civil engineering that deals with surface and subsurface…

Q: What are the fundamental problems are associated with an ESP?

A: Answer The Following Fundamental Problem associated with ESP 1) Poor Electrode function due to the…

Q: What do you mean by time weighted average threshold limit values (TWA-TLVs)?

A: Answer The exposure limit is the represent the maximum airborne concentration of a toxic substance…

Q: Explain what is Critical Path Method (C.P.M)?

A: Project management: The sequence of steps or procedures like planning, organizing, and other tasks…

Q: A newly proposed single 1 lane carriageway road will be constructed through mountainous area which…

A: The suitable types of drainage in mountainous area are

Q: Consideration of drainage is of practical importance. Why?

A: - Drainage is an arrangement in the form of closed pipes or open small channels used to drain off…

Q: Five (5) solutions to counter flash flood.

A: Here are the 5 specific flood preventive measures and the tips to avoid the flood. Introduce the…

Q: For a watershed drainage area that is 10 acres with an elevation drop of 6 feet over a flow length…

A: The values given in the question are as follows Watershead drainage area(A)=10 acres Elevation…

Q: List the types of flood control methods and give at least 3 examples on each. Explain the…

A: Flood Control Methods: The flood control methods are the methods or techniques employed in order to…

Q: What is to be considered in water pipeline design? what are the different options?

A: Water pipeline design: Water pipeline is the nerve system of society, to develop a rural village to…

Q: Is it necessary to increase precipitation data frequency to predict flooding ?

A: Land that is normally dry is submerged by overflowing water in a flood. Within the discipline of…

Q: With a labelled sketch, assess a feasible protection scheme for both the upstream and downstream…

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Q: 8. Rehabilitation of structures may be required due to several reasons. Choose the correct reason.

A: The term "rehabilitation" refers to the process of restoring a building or structure to a usable…

Q: What is the probability that at least one flood of ARI 50y (T=50y) will occur during the 30 year…

A: given  T= return period= 50 years n= design life = 30

Q: A developer has recently purchased a 7 mi area of land north of Houston. She is interested in…

A: Solution Data given Area = 7 mi2 = 1.951 ×108 ft2 Length of watershed, L = 6 mi = 31680 ft Storm…

Q: What is Groundwater Exploration? Explain and describe.

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Q: Why are shoreline protection structures regarded as a mixed blessing?

A: Solution:  Shoreline protection structures regarded as a mixed blessing  because you use your vast…

Q: What conditions produced the best examples of overland flow? What factors may have  contributed to…

A: Water that rushes across the land after rain, either before it joins a watercourse, after it leaves…

Q: What criteria will you use to decide the type of (flume, open ditch, surface pipe or underground…

A: It is asked to answer the criteria used to decide the conveyance system in irrigation. * Conveyance…

Q: Give examples of practical problems for which estimates of the coefficient of concolidation (cv) are…

A: When the soil is subjected to increasing pressure, it undergoes first under compaction and then…

Pricing Excavation and Backfill

Backfill, in construction, is the activity of returning the soil and gravel that are removed during building construction or using them again to toughen and support the foundation of the building or any other structural component.