For each of the following multiple-choice questions, select the correct
answers.
(1) The function of a geonet is primarily:
A. Reinforcement
B. Drainage
C. Filtration
D. Containment
E. Separation
(2) The following geosynthetics can be used for reinforcement
purposes:
A. Geotextile
B. Geomembrane
C. Geogrid
D. Geonet
E. Geosynthetic clay liner
F. Geofoam
(3) The following geosynthetics can be used for containment
purposes:
A. Geotextile
B. Geomembrane
C. Geonet
D. Geosynthetic clay liner
E. Geofoam
(4) The following geosynthetics can be used for both filtration and
drainage purposes:
A. Geotextile
B. Geomembrane
C. Geogrid
D. Geonet
E. Geosynthetic clay liner
F. Geofoam
(5) The following geosynthetics can be used as the liner of a retention
pond:
A. Geotextile
B. Geomembrane
C. Geogrid
D. Geonet
E. Geosynthetic clay liner
F. Compacted clay liner
(6) The advantages of MSE walls are:
A. Increased internal integrity because of the geosynthetics’ ten-
sile strength and the friction between the soil and the rein-
forcement.
B. Increased shear resistance to resist slope failure.
C. Rapid construction.
D. Flexible wall system can accommodate large differential set-
tlement.
E. Suited for seismic region.