12 Questions
What is the main difference between Spread Foundation and Pier Foundation?
The way the load is distributed into the soil
What is a Spread Foundation?
A foundation where the load is distributed into the soil by slender vertical members of timber, concrete or steel called pipes.
Spread Foundation includes all those types where the load is distributed into the soil by slender vertical members of timber, concrete or steel called pipes.
What is a Slab Foundation?
A solid slab of concrete poured directly on the ground
Pier foundation is one where the load is distributed into the soil by slender vertical member of timber, concrete or steel called piles.
What is a Pier Foundation?
A foundation where the load is distributed into the soil by slender vertical member of timber, concrete or steel called piles.
What is a T-Foundation commonly used for?
Structures with basements
What is a Slab Foundation?
A solid slab of concrete poured directly on the ground with footings placed where extra support is needed.
Matt foundation assembles a mat in that the foundation is spread over the entire area of the building floor.
Answer1
Pipes
Answer2
Piles
Answer3
Mat
Study Notes
Test your knowledge of different types of foundation systems with this quiz! From Spread Foundations to Pier Foundations, you'll learn about the different materials and methods used to distribute loads into the soil. Brush up on your foundation terminology and see how much you know with this informative quiz.
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