What is the primary purpose of a settlement plate in field monitoring?

Practice Questions

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What is the primary purpose of a settlement plate in field monitoring?
  1. To measure soil moisture
  2. To monitor lateral earth pressures
  3. To measure vertical displacement
  4. To assess soil compaction

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary purpose of a settlement plate in field monitoring?
  • Step 1: Understand what a settlement plate is. It is a flat piece of material placed on the ground.
  • Step 2: Know that the settlement plate is used to monitor changes in the ground surface.
  • Step 3: Realize that the main job of the settlement plate is to measure how much the ground moves up or down over time.
  • Step 4: Recognize that this measurement helps engineers and scientists understand if the ground is settling or shifting.
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