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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 112

Q112

What was the cause of ground settlement during MRT construction in Bangkok?

A.
Water table rise
B.
Organic soft clay compression
Answer
C.
Lava flows
D.
Glacial tills

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The region's subsoil contains organic soft clay with high compressibility, leading to settlement when subjected to construction loads.