Building Foundations Basics

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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?

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?

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?

Load distribution Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main types of foundations?

Shallow and deep foundations Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to construct a foundation in areas with wet soil?

To prevent the formation of cracks in the structure Signup and view all the answers

What type of foundation is suitable for ordinary residential buildings?

Slopped footing Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a pier foundation?

To transfer loads from the building Signup and view all the answers

What type of foundation is used in places where the soil is very loose?

Mat or Raft footing Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of deep foundations?

They are used in areas with soft soil Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of constructing a caisson foundation?

Excavating soil from within the caisson and filling it with reinforced cement concrete Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of piles in a pile foundation?

To act as steady support for the buildings Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary function of a foundation in a building?

What is the main reason for constructing foundations near the ground surface?

What is the purpose of a spread footing in a foundation?

What is the term used to describe the process of preventing uneven settlement of a building?

What are the two main types of foundations?

Why is it necessary to construct a foundation in areas with wet soil?

What type of foundation is suitable for ordinary residential buildings?

What is the main purpose of a pier foundation?

What type of foundation is used in places where the soil is very loose?

What is a characteristic of deep foundations?

What is the process of constructing a caisson foundation?

What is the purpose of piles in a pile foundation?

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