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What characterizes a shallow excavation?
What characterizes a shallow excavation?
Which type of foundation distributes the load using slender vertical members called piles?
Which type of foundation distributes the load using slender vertical members called piles?
What is a primary feature of deep excavation?
What is a primary feature of deep excavation?
Which type of foundation uses slender vertical members to distribute the load into the soil?
Which type of foundation uses slender vertical members to distribute the load into the soil?
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Which foundation type consists of a concrete wall or block wall forming an inverted T?
Which foundation type consists of a concrete wall or block wall forming an inverted T?
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In which type of foundation is a concrete slab poured directly on the ground?
In which type of foundation is a concrete slab poured directly on the ground?
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What is the primary characteristic of a slab foundation?
What is the primary characteristic of a slab foundation?
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What does backfilling refer to in the context of construction?
What does backfilling refer to in the context of construction?
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Which footing type supports two or three column loads that are not in a row?
Which footing type supports two or three column loads that are not in a row?
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What defines a mat foundation?
What defines a mat foundation?
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What type of excavation involves the complete removal of soil for large construction projects?
What type of excavation involves the complete removal of soil for large construction projects?
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Which type of foundation is specifically designed for structures with a basement?
Which type of foundation is specifically designed for structures with a basement?
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Which type of footing extends along the entire length of a wall for support?
Which type of footing extends along the entire length of a wall for support?
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What is the main purpose of footings in a structure?
What is the main purpose of footings in a structure?
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Which of the following types of foundations requires footings placed where extra support is needed?
Which of the following types of foundations requires footings placed where extra support is needed?
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Which of the following best describes footings and columns?
Which of the following best describes footings and columns?
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Which type of foundation is typically used for structures that require stability and strength at a greater depth?
Which type of foundation is typically used for structures that require stability and strength at a greater depth?
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What is the purpose of the footing in a foundation system?
What is the purpose of the footing in a foundation system?
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Which kind of footing is specifically designed to support individual columns?
Which kind of footing is specifically designed to support individual columns?
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What type of foundation is referred to when a single concrete slab supports the entire building structure?
What type of foundation is referred to when a single concrete slab supports the entire building structure?
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In regard to foundation members, which of the following is not classified under structural members?
In regard to foundation members, which of the following is not classified under structural members?
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Which type of foundation typically requires a larger excavation and is more costly due to its complexity?
Which type of foundation typically requires a larger excavation and is more costly due to its complexity?
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Which of the following choices refers to a type of foundation used to support continuous walls?
Which of the following choices refers to a type of foundation used to support continuous walls?
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What is the primary consideration when designing a foundation for a building?
What is the primary consideration when designing a foundation for a building?
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Study Notes
Draft Foundation Plans
- This is a learner's module in Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) for Grade 9, focusing on ICT-Technical Drafting, specifically the second quarter, module 1.
- The module developer is Ariel L. Mayocyoc, from the Department of Education, Cordillera Administrative Region.
- The module covers the fundamentals of drafting foundation plans.
- The module content includes activities, such as matching, grouping, and true/false exercises, plus drawing activities.
- The module covers topics ranging from defining foundation, laying out and staking, excavation, different foundation types and footings.
Copyright Notice
- Copyright does not subsist in government work for profit.
- Prior approval is necessary from the government agency for profit exploitation.
- The material was developed for K-12 Curriculum implementation through the DepEd Schools Division of Baguio City - Curriculum Implementation Division (CID).
- Reproduction is allowed for educational purposes, acknowledging the source.
- Derivatives of the work (edited, enhanced, supplementary) are permitted, acknowledging original work and the copyright.
- No commercial use or profit is allowed.
Preface
- This module is a project of the DepEd Schools Division of Baguio City, Curriculum Implementation Division (CID).
- This module aims to improve the performance of Grade 9 students in Technology and Home Economics, particularly in ICT-Technical Drafting.
- The module was developed in October 2020.
Table of Contents
- The document provides a detailed table of contents listing the module's various sections, including introduction, activities, assessments, and additional material.
- The table of contents is organized by chapters using headings such as "What I Need to Know", "What's In", "What's New", "What is It", "What's More", activities and assessments.
What I Need to Know
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This module is designed to teach the basics of drafting foundation plans.
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It caters to diverse learning levels, so vocabulary is adjusted accordingly.
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The lessons are organized to follow the standard sequence of the course.
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It covers topics such as design, different materials, and proper locations needed to build a house’s foundation.
What I Know (Pre-test)
- This section includes a pre-test featuring multiple choice questions, covering key concepts related to the foundation design process.
What's In
- This section includes an activity to review the lessons on architectural layout and details.
- The activity involves matching architectural drawings with their descriptions.
What's New
- It emphasizes the importance of foundations in all structures, highlighting their role in ensuring stability and proper distribution of loads.
- It emphasizes knowledge of soil mechanics to design stable foundations.
What is It
- It explains the principles of foundation design, focusing on site investigation.
- The design depends on site investigation as foundation needs to satisfy soil conditions.
- It explains laying-out & staking, essential steps before starting construction.
- It describes the types of foundations, differing in shape and size.
What's More
- This section includes activities to help students learn and understand the concepts.
What I Have Learned
- This is a true/false activity that assesses students' understanding.
- Key concepts, including foundation functions, parts, design considerations, and materials are covered in this true-or-false section.
What I Can Do
- Three drawings (A, B, and C) are provided as examples.
- Students need to produce a foundation plan of house C using a 1:100 scale.
- This section emphasizes practical application of the learned concepts.
Tools & Materials
- The list includes items required to complete the drawing activities, such as drawing tables, pencils, erasers, shapens, rulers, and paper, all essential for the drafting exercises.
Assessment, Post-test
- A section featuring multiple choice questions evaluating comprehension of the basic concepts learnt in the module.
Additional Activities
- Encourages learning by having students enumerate details like the different classes of footings based on loading, and identify the various foundation types.
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