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What is the primary consideration when designing a foundation for a structure?
What is the primary consideration when designing a foundation for a structure?
- Type of soil underneath (correct)
- Aesthetics of the structure
- Environmental impact of the structure
- Cost of construction
What is the purpose of a spread footing?
What is the purpose of a spread footing?
- To prevent erosion around the structure
- To provide additional support to the structure
- To reduce the risk of earthquakes
- To transfer the weight of the structure to the soil (correct)
Which type of foundation is typically used for structures built on rocky soil?
Which type of foundation is typically used for structures built on rocky soil?
- T-shaped foundation
- Drilled pier foundation (correct)
- Slab foundation
- Spread footing
What is the term for the process of transferring the weight of a structure to the soil?
What is the term for the process of transferring the weight of a structure to the soil?
Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when designing a foundation?
Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when designing a foundation?
What is the primary function of a foundation for a structure?
What is the primary function of a foundation for a structure?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a continuous footing?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a continuous footing?
What is the purpose of a pile cap in a deep foundation?
What is the purpose of a pile cap in a deep foundation?
Which of the following types of soil is most suitable for a shallow foundation?
Which of the following types of soil is most suitable for a shallow foundation?
What is the primary advantage of using a raft foundation?
What is the primary advantage of using a raft foundation?
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Foundation Design Considerations
- The primary consideration when designing a foundation for a structure is the transfer of weight to the soil.
Types of Foundations
- A spread footing is used to distribute the weight of a structure evenly across the soil, preventing settled spots.
Foundations for Specific Soil Types
- For structures built on rocky soil, a shallow foundation, often a spread footing, is typically used.
Foundation Load Transfer
- The term for the process of transferring the weight of a structure to the soil is called load transfer.
Foundation Design Factors
- Factors to consider when designing a foundation include soil type, weight of the structure, and environmental conditions.
- The cost of the foundation is NOT a primary factor to consider during the design process.
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