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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 55

Q55

Which engineering structure experienced failure due to expansive clays in its foundation?

A.
Pisa Tower
B.
Kansai Airport
C.
Dallas-Fort Worth Airport runways
Answer
D.
Leaning Tower of Suurhusen

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Parts of the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport runways suffered heave and cracking due to expansive clay soils reacting to moisture variations.