Introduction: Case Studies Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What caused the Weesp train disaster (1918)?
A
Excessive groundwater pressure reduced soil stability, leading to embankment failure.
2
Q
Why does the Tower of Pisa lean?
A
Unequal soil consolidation on one side due to differences in groundwater movement.
3
Q
Why was Mexico City Airport built on weak soil?
A
There was no alternative location; extensive soil stabilization techniques were used to manage differential settlement.
