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.