Question 1

Settlement of foundations causes stresses in the structural frame of the building when the settlement is

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A) nonuniform over the foundation area. 
B) caused by live loads. 
C) caused by dead loads. 
D) large and uniform over the entire foundation area. 
E) caused by lateral loads. 
A) nonuniform over the foundation area. 
B) caused by live loads. 
C) caused by dead loads. 
D) large and uniform over the entire foundation area. 
E) caused by lateral loads.

Question 2

A reinforced concrete slab- on- ground foundation is suitable for

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A) all types of buildings on stable soils, provided that it is at least 12 in. thick. 
B) lightly loaded low- rise buildings on expansive soils. 
C) all types of buildings on stable soils, provided that it comprises perimeter and intermediate beams in both directions. 
D) lightly loaded low- rise buildings on both stable and expansive soils. 
E) lightly loaded low- rise buildings on stable soils. 
A) all types of buildings on stable soils, provided that it is at least 12 in. thick. 
B) lightly loaded low- rise buildings on expansive soils. 
C) all types of buildings on stable soils, provided that it comprises perimeter and intermediate beams in both directions. 
D) lightly loaded low- rise buildings on both stable and expansive soils. 
E) lightly loaded low- rise buildings on stable soils.

Question 3

Of the two types of foundation members-piers and piles-which is driven (pushed)into the ground and which is made by drilling a hole into the ground?

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Piles are driven; pi

Question 4

In a deep foundation system, foundation settlement is generally larger than in a shallow foundation system.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

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One type of foundation system used for l

Question 6

In terms of waterproofing a basement wall, what is blind- side waterproofing?

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Blind- side waterproofing is positive- s

Question 7

Drilled piers used as foundation elements consist of

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A) wood. 
B) cast- in- place unreinforced concrete. 
C) structural steel. 
D) precast concrete. 
E) cast- in- place reinforced concrete. 
A) wood. 
B) cast- in- place unreinforced concrete. 
C) structural steel. 
D) precast concrete. 
E) cast- in- place reinforced concrete.

Question 8

What is a ribbed concrete slab- on- ground and its advantages over a constant- thickness slab?

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A ribbed concrete slab consists of a sla

Question 9

Using sketches and notes, describe the anatomy of a reinforced concrete slab- on- ground foundation.

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A reinforced concrete slab-on-ground fou

Question 10

Where a tremmie is used in a pier, casing is unnecessary.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the two deep foundation members (piles or piers)must be closely spaced and three or more of them joined together with a cap over them? Give reason for your answer.

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Piles. Because piles are driven into gro

Question 12

Give an example of a commonly used mat foundation.

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A concrete slab- on- ground fo

Question 13

Building foundations are divided under two broad categories depending on their depths below ground. Name them.

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1. Shallow

Question 14

A PT concrete slab- on- ground foundation does not require control joints.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is a casing, and where is it commonly used? Explain.

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A casing is a type of covering or protec

Exam 12: Below-Grade Construction Foundation Systems and Basements

Settlement of foundations causes stresses in the structural frame of the building when the settlement is

A reinforced concrete slab- on- ground foundation is suitable for

Of the two types of foundation members-piers and piles-which is driven (pushed)into the ground and which is made by drilling a hole into the ground?

In a deep foundation system, foundation settlement is generally larger than in a shallow foundation system.

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

In terms of waterproofing a basement wall, what is blind- side waterproofing?

Drilled piers used as foundation elements consist of

What is a ribbed concrete slab- on- ground and its advantages over a constant- thickness slab?

Using sketches and notes, describe the anatomy of a reinforced concrete slab- on- ground foundation.

Where a tremmie is used in a pier, casing is unnecessary.

Which of the two deep foundation members (piles or piers)must be closely spaced and three or more of them joined together with a cap over them? Give reason for your answer.

Give an example of a commonly used mat foundation.

Building foundations are divided under two broad categories depending on their depths below ground. Name them.

A PT concrete slab- on- ground foundation does not require control joints.

What is a casing, and where is it commonly used? Explain.

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Loads on Buildings

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Properties of the Envelope-I Thermal Properties

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Acoustical Properties of Materials

Principles of Joints and Sealants Expansion and Contraction Control

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