Question 1

What is a deep foundation?

Accepted Answer

A deep foundation consists of

Question 2

A commonly used foundation drainage system consists of

Accepted Answer

A) a perforated drain pipe. 
B) a perforated drain pipe wrapped with filter fabric and set within a layer of crushed stone or gravel. 
C) a perforated drain pipe set within a layer of crushed stone or gravel. 
D) a perforated drain pipe set within a layer of crushed stone or gravel, the layer wrapped with a filter fabric. 
E) any one of the above. 
A) a perforated drain pipe. 
B) a perforated drain pipe wrapped with filter fabric and set within a layer of crushed stone or gravel. 
C) a perforated drain pipe set within a layer of crushed stone or gravel. 
D) a perforated drain pipe set within a layer of crushed stone or gravel, the layer wrapped with a filter fabric. 
E) any one of the above.

Question 3

A foundation system consisting of perimeter foundation walls and an elevated ground floor with an underlying crawl space is commonly used

Accepted Answer

A) for low- rise buildings in cold climates. 
B) where the water table is high. 
C) for low- rise buildings in warm climates. 
D) where the soil is expansive. 
E) where the soil- bearing capacity is low. 
A) for low- rise buildings in cold climates. 
B) where the water table is high. 
C) for low- rise buildings in warm climates. 
D) where the soil is expansive. 
E) where the soil- bearing capacity is low.

Question 4

A deep foundation system consists of a

Accepted Answer

A) pier or pile foundation. 
B) raft foundation. 
C) mat foundation. 
D) slab- on- ground foundation. 
E) all of the above. 
A) pier or pile foundation. 
B) raft foundation. 
C) mat foundation. 
D) slab- on- ground foundation. 
E) all of the above.

Question 5

A strip footing is generally used under a

Accepted Answer

A) wall. 
B) drilled pier. 
C) column. 
D) pile. 
E) all of the above. 
A) wall. 
B) drilled pier. 
C) column. 
D) pile. 
E) all of the above.

Question 6

Using sketches and notes, describe at least one type of foundation system used for low- rise buildings on unstable soils.

Accepted Answer

One type of foundation system used for l

Question 7

In which situation is a post- tensioned (PT)concrete slab- on- ground commonly used?

Accepted Answer

A PT concrete slab- on- ground

Question 8

In terms of waterproofing a basement wall, what is positive- side waterproofing and what is negative- side waterproofing?

Accepted Answer

It is positive- side waterproofing if th

Question 9

Which of the following foundation systems does not extend, generally uninterrupted, for the entire footprint of the building?

Accepted Answer

A) Mat foundation 
B) Pier or pile foundation 
C) Slab- on- grade foundation 
D) Raft foundation 
A) Mat foundation 
B) Pier or pile foundation 
C) Slab- on- grade foundation 
D) Raft foundation

Question 10

How would you describe a foundation called footing? Is it a deep foundation or shallow foundation?

Accepted Answer

A footing is a widened base of

Question 11

A posttensioned (PT)concrete slab- on- ground foundation generally consists of

Accepted Answer

A) a PT slab, perimeter beams, and intermediate beams. 
B) a PT slab only. 
C) a PT slab and perimeter beams. 
D) any one of the above, depending on the superimposed loads. 
E) none of the above. 
A) a PT slab, perimeter beams, and intermediate beams. 
B) a PT slab only. 
C) a PT slab and perimeter beams. 
D) any one of the above, depending on the superimposed loads. 
E) none of the above.

Question 12

Which of the following foundation items must be integrated under a concrete cap?

Accepted Answer

A) Driven piles 
B) Drilled piers 
C) Isolated column footings 
D) Wall footings 
E) All of the above 
A) Driven piles 
B) Drilled piers 
C) Isolated column footings 
D) Wall footings 
E) All of the above

Question 13

A strap footing is generally used where

Accepted Answer

A) the soil has low bearing capacity. 
B) the columns in the building abut the property line. 
C) the soil is expansive. 
D) the columns in the buildings are closely spaced. 
E) none of the above. 
A) the soil has low bearing capacity. 
B) the columns in the building abut the property line. 
C) the soil is expansive. 
D) the columns in the buildings are closely spaced. 
E) none of the above.

Question 14

A PT concrete slab- on- grade foundation is commonly used

Accepted Answer

A) on expansive soils. 
B) on soils with a high water table. 
C) on stable soils. 
D) all of the above. 
A) on expansive soils. 
B) on soils with a high water table. 
C) on stable soils. 
D) all of the above.

Question 15

In expansive soils, drilled piers are subjected to

Accepted Answer

A) an uplift force in the expansive region of the soil, which generally occurs in the upper soil layer. 
B) an uplift force in the expansive region of the soil, which generally occurs well below the ground surface. 
C) a downward force in the expansive region of the soil, which generally occurs well below the ground surface. 
D) any one of the above, depending on the local geology. 
E) none of the above. 
A) an uplift force in the expansive region of the soil, which generally occurs in the upper soil layer. 
B) an uplift force in the expansive region of the soil, which generally occurs well below the ground surface. 
C) a downward force in the expansive region of the soil, which generally occurs well below the ground surface. 
D) any one of the above, depending on the local geology. 
E) none of the above.

Question 16

What is a mat foundation?

Accepted Answer

A mat foundation is

Question 17

A raft foundation is a shallow foundation system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Waterproofing that is applied to the outside of basement walls is called

Accepted Answer

A) positive- side waterproofing. 
B) blind- side waterproofing. 
C) negative- side waterproofing. 
D) either positive- side or negative- side waterproofing. 
E) either positive- side or blind- side waterproofing. 
A) positive- side waterproofing. 
B) blind- side waterproofing. 
C) negative- side waterproofing. 
D) either positive- side or negative- side waterproofing. 
E) either positive- side or blind- side waterproofing.

Question 19

In a basement excavation with walls supported by an excavation retention structure, waterproofing is applied to the excavation retention structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In placing concrete into the drilled hole for a pier, special equipment is used. What is that equipment and what function does it serve?

Accepted Answer

The equipment used is called a tremmie,

Exam 12: Below-Grade Construction Foundation Systems and Basements

What is a deep foundation?

A commonly used foundation drainage system consists of

A foundation system consisting of perimeter foundation walls and an elevated ground floor with an underlying crawl space is commonly used

A deep foundation system consists of a

A strip footing is generally used under a

Using sketches and notes, describe at least one type of foundation system used for low- rise buildings on unstable soils.

In which situation is a post- tensioned (PT)concrete slab- on- ground commonly used?

In terms of waterproofing a basement wall, what is positive- side waterproofing and what is negative- side waterproofing?

Which of the following foundation systems does not extend, generally uninterrupted, for the entire footprint of the building?

How would you describe a foundation called footing? Is it a deep foundation or shallow foundation?

A posttensioned (PT)concrete slab- on- ground foundation generally consists of

Which of the following foundation items must be integrated under a concrete cap?

A strap footing is generally used where

A PT concrete slab- on- grade foundation is commonly used

In expansive soils, drilled piers are subjected to

What is a mat foundation?

A raft foundation is a shallow foundation system.

Waterproofing that is applied to the outside of basement walls is called

In a basement excavation with walls supported by an excavation retention structure, waterproofing is applied to the excavation retention structure.

In placing concrete into the drilled hole for a pier, special equipment is used. What is that equipment and what function does it serve?

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