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What is the purpose of a foundation?
What is the purpose of a foundation?
- To overload the soil
- To extract the soil samples
- To transmit the building load to the soil without overloading or overstressing it (correct)
- To stress the soil
What is examined in a soil sample extracted from a site?
What is examined in a soil sample extracted from a site?
- Color of the soil
- Relative density and consistency of the soil (correct)
- Moisture content of the soil
- Presence of organic matter in the soil
What is the area called where soil is bored or drilled for examination?
What is the area called where soil is bored or drilled for examination?
- Test areas
- Excavation pits
- Test pits (correct)
- Soil investigation zones
According to the National Building Code, what is the maximum bearing capacity desired for use in relation to soil sole bearing capacity?
According to the National Building Code, what is the maximum bearing capacity desired for use in relation to soil sole bearing capacity?
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For a structural foundation to function properly, what is also essential besides its proper design?
For a structural foundation to function properly, what is also essential besides its proper design?
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