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What is the primary function of a foundation in a building?
What is the primary function of a foundation in a building?
- To increase the aesthetic value of the building
- To receive and transmit loads from the building to the underlying soil (correct)
- To reduce the cost of construction
- To increase the height of the building
What is the main reason for constructing foundations near the ground surface?
What is the main reason for constructing foundations near the ground surface?
- Because the soil is suitable for construction (correct)
- To increase the stability of the building
- To prevent the formation of cracks in the structure
- To reduce the cost of construction
What is the purpose of a spread footing in a foundation?
What is the purpose of a spread footing in a foundation?
- To reduce the depth of the foundation
- To spread loads of a single column to the soil (correct)
- To decrease the stability of the building
- To increase the width of the foundation
What is the term used to describe the process of preventing uneven settlement of a building?
What is the term used to describe the process of preventing uneven settlement of a building?
What are the two main types of foundations?
What are the two main types of foundations?
Why is it necessary to construct a foundation in areas with wet soil?
Why is it necessary to construct a foundation in areas with wet soil?
What type of foundation is suitable for ordinary residential buildings?
What type of foundation is suitable for ordinary residential buildings?
What is the main purpose of a pier foundation?
What is the main purpose of a pier foundation?
What type of foundation is used in places where the soil is very loose?
What type of foundation is used in places where the soil is very loose?
What is a characteristic of deep foundations?
What is a characteristic of deep foundations?
What is the process of constructing a caisson foundation?
What is the process of constructing a caisson foundation?
What is the purpose of piles in a pile foundation?
What is the purpose of piles in a pile foundation?