Idom Senior Geotechnical Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

I have over 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, working on various projects including foundation design, slope stability analysis, and ground improvement techniques.

• Managed geotechnical investigations for large-scale infrastructure projects

• Performed foundation design calculations for high-rise buildings

• Conducted slope stability analysis for highway embankments

• Implemented ground improvement techniques su...read more

Liquefaction is a phenomenon where soil loses its strength and stiffness due to increased pore water pressure during an earthquake.

• Liquefaction occurs when loosely packed, water-saturated sediments lose their strength and behave like a liquid.

• It can lead to ground settlement, tilting of buildings, and even landslides.

• Common in areas with loose, sandy soils, such as coastal regions or river deltas.

• Examples include the 1...read more

Pile foundations are deep foundations that transfer loads to deeper, more competent soil or rock strata, while shallow foundations transfer loads to the near-surface soils.

• Pile foundations are used when the soil at shallow depths is not capable of supporting the structure's load.

• Shallow foundations are typically used for smaller structures with light loads and where the soil is strong enough to support the load.

• Pile fo...read more