Soil Investigation (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Quizzes
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Which three main aspects of construction are influenced by soil type on a building site?
Which three main aspects of construction are influenced by soil type on a building site?
Foundation, septic tank, surface drainage
Who carries out professional soil testing to determine soil type and suitability for building?
Who carries out professional soil testing to determine soil type and suitability for building?
A qualified land surveyor
Which plants indicate good soil conditions on a greenfield site?
Which plants indicate good soil conditions on a greenfield site?
Thistle, bracken, and ragwort
What are the typical dimensions of trial holes dug for dwelling construction?
What are the typical dimensions of trial holes dug for dwelling construction?
1m by 1m, 2.5-4m deep
What is the bearing capacity of compacted sand?
What is the bearing capacity of compacted sand?
Over
Below what bearing capacity can soil be moulded by hand, indicating poor load-bearing properties?
Below what bearing capacity can soil be moulded by hand, indicating poor load-bearing properties?
Under
What water depth in a trial hole makes a site unsuitable for building?
What water depth in a trial hole makes a site unsuitable for building?
Exceeding 1m
What range must the percolation value fall between for a site to pass the percolation test?
What range must the percolation value fall between for a site to pass the percolation test?
Between 5 and 60
What is the minimum time period required for percolation testing?
What is the minimum time period required for percolation testing?
At least two days
What is the bearing capacity of peat, and is it suitable for building?
What is the bearing capacity of peat, and is it suitable for building?
Under , not suitable