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Building Foundations and Structures Quiz
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Building Foundations and Structures Quiz

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What type of foundation is specified for flood-resistant houses?

  • Steel foundation with a width of 250mm
  • Reinforced concrete foundation with a width of 160mm
  • Reinforced concrete foundation with a width of 225mm (correct)
  • Wooden foundation with a width of 200mm
  • What is the earthquake resistance level described in the specifications?

  • 3x earthquake resistance
  • 1.75x earthquake resistance
  • 2x earthquake resistance (correct)
  • 1.5x earthquake resistance
  • Which of the following is not part of the underfloor ventilation specifications?

  • Underfloor ventilation opening
  • Wood front panel (correct)
  • Flood-resistant design
  • Resin front panel with mesh
  • What material is used for the finishing of baseboards?

    <p>Acrylic resin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which foundation width is associated with the highly durable foundation type?

    <p>160mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of the exterior walls described in the specifications?

    <p>Highly fire-resistant exterior walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of foundation spacer is mentioned for use?

    <p>Original foundation spacer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature indicates a structural component of a building related to earthquakes?

    <p>Mid-ply wall system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the thickness of the floor's high-performance rigid urethane foam used on the first floor?

    <p>140mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material is specified for external insulation in the construction?

    <p>EPS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of wood is used for the large wall pipe pillar?

    <p>Cedar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the inner circumference dimension of the foundation outer layer?

    <p>89mm x 140mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many sheets of insulation are used for the load-bearing wall?

    <p>5 sheets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What thickness is specified for the EPS used in the large wall?

    <p>120mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the thickness of the insulation material under the balcony?

    <p>180mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the insulation materials is true?

    <p>Some insulation materials are made of EPS.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Foundation

    • The foundation is a flood-resistant, reinforced concrete, highly durable, high earthquake resistance, solid foundation with a foundation width of 225mm for GRAND SMART and SAISON A4.
    • HUGme FAM has a foundation width of 160mm.
    • The foundation is finished with an acrylic resin-based elastic roller paint.
    • Ground improvement work, in the form of PC piles, may be required.
    • The freezing depth is not applicable for GRAND SMART and SAISON A4.
    • The freezing depth is 300mm for HUGme FAM.
    • The floor vents for flood-resistant houses have a front panel made of resin with a mesh.
    • GRAND SMART and SAISON A4 have original foundation spacers.

    Structure

    • GRAND SMART, SAISON A4, and HUGme FAM have a mid-ply wall system.
    • GRAND SMART and SAISON A4 have 2x earthquake resistance, while HUGme FAM has 2x or 1.75x earthquake resistance.
    • All three houses feature highly fire-resistant exterior walls, with some restrictions on construction locations.

    Foundation Details

    • The foundation outer circumference is 140mm x 140mm and the inner circumference is 89mm x 140mm for GRAND SMART and SAISON A4.
    • The foundation outer circumference is 140mm x 89mm while the inner circumference is 89mm x 89mm for HUGme FAM.
    • The foundation for SAISON A4 is 120mm x 120mm using American Hiba wood.
    • The large wall pipe pillar for GRAND SMART and SAISON A4 is 120mm x 120mm using cedar (solid Japanese core wood).
    • The load-bearing wall for all three houses uses Moiss, with five sheets being used

    Insulation

    • The floor insulation for GRAND SMART and SAISON A4 is comprised of high-performance, rigid urethane foam with thickness ranging from 89mm to 140mm.
    • The top layer of floor insulation is 145mm thick EPS for SAISON A4, while it is 235mm thick for GRAND SMART.
    • HUGme FAM has high-performance rigid urethane foam insulation on the floor and EPS as the top layer.

    Walls

    • All types of homes have exterior wall insulation using high-performance, rigid urethane foam and EPS.
    • GRAND SMART and SAISON A4 use EPS for the large wall, with a thickness of 140mm in GRAND SMART and 120mm in SAISON A4.
    • HUGme FAM uses EPS insulation on the floor, with a thickness of 180mm.

    Earthen Floor

    • The earthen floor has strengthened insulation for better heat retention.

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    Description

    Test your knowledge on the specifics of building foundations and structures, focusing on the features of GRAND SMART, SAISON A4, and HUGme FAM. This quiz covers aspects like foundation width, earthquake resistance, and construction materials. Enhance your understanding of flood-resistant designs and structural integrity.

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