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Which type of building requires a foundation that reaches through the unstable surface to underlying soil?
Which type of building requires a foundation that reaches through the unstable surface to underlying soil?
- Wood-framed house (correct)
- Concrete building
- Steel building
- Larger building of masonry
What is the main purpose of a foundation?
What is the main purpose of a foundation?
- To transfer structural loads into the ground (correct)
- To prevent water seepage
- To provide stability to the building
- To support the walls of the building
Why is foundation design a highly specialized field?
Why is foundation design a highly specialized field?
- Due to the variety of soil, rock, and water conditions encountered below the surface
- Due to the unique demands that buildings make upon their foundations
- Due to the combination of geotechnical and civil engineering aspects
- All of the above (correct)
