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What is the primary role of a geotechnical engineer in settlement analysis?

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What is the primary role of a geotechnical engineer in settlement analysis?
  1. Designing structural elements
  2. Conducting soil tests and analyses
  3. Managing construction schedules
  4. Estimating project costs

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What is the primary role of a geotechnical engineer in settlement analysis?
  • Step 1: Understand what settlement means. Settlement is when the ground sinks or shifts under a building or structure.
  • Step 2: Know that geotechnical engineers study the soil and its properties.
  • Step 3: Conduct soil tests to find out how strong or weak the soil is.
  • Step 4: Analyze the test results to see how the soil will behave under weight.
  • Step 5: Use this information to predict how much the ground might settle over time.
  • Step 6: Provide recommendations to ensure that buildings are safe and stable based on the settlement analysis.
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