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Charlie

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on: Jul 24, 2018

To determine the suitability of a site for building, geotechnical engineers measure the soil's _____.

a. density
b. cohesiveness
c. elasticity
d. plasticity

Question 2

Inclining the sides of a trench in a series of steps to prevent cave-ins is known as _____.

a. backstepping
b. benching
c. tiering
d. pyramiding

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jessofishing

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

b

Charlie

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018

TYSM

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Gracias!

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