Types of Building Footings Quiz
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What type of footing supports a row of three or more columns?

  • Continuous Footing (correct)
  • Isolated Footing
  • Combined Footing
  • Cantilever Footing

    • Which type of footing is the simplest and most economical?

  • Footing Tie Beam
  • Isolated Footing (correct)
  • Pile Footing
  • Mat or Raft Footing

    • What is the purpose of a Footing Tie Beam?

  • Distribute wall load to the soil (correct)
  • Support a single column
  • Support two column loads
  • Extend under the entire building area

    • When would you use a Pile Footing?

    <p>When the foundation bed is too weak to support the load</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of footing connects two footings with a beam?

    <p>Cantilever Footing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the least cross-sectional dimension of a Footing Tie Beam?

    <p>20mm x 35mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When would you use a Combined Footing?

    <p>When two or more columns are placed closely to each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a Mat or Raft Footing support?

    <p>All column loads in a row</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material is commonly used for constructing footings?

    <p>Concrete with reinforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Cantilever Footing?

    <p>To support two column loads and consists of two footings connected together by a beam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Mat or Raft Footing?

    <p>To extend under the entire building area and support all the wall and column loads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation would you use a Continuous Footing?

    <p>When two or more columns are placed closely to each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinguishing feature of an Isolated footing?

    <p>Supports a single column, post, pier, or other concentrated load</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When constructing footings, why is concrete with reinforcement commonly used?

    <p>To maintain a firm contact with the supporting soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose does a Footing Tie Beam serve?

    <p>Distributes wall load to the soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why would you choose to use a Pile Footing for construction?

    <p>When the foundation bed is too weak to support the load</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a Cantilever Footing from other types?

    <p>Supports two column loads and consists of two footings connected together by a beam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When constructing footings, what does a Combined Footing support?

    <p>Several columns in a row</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of footing is classified as wall footing and supports several columns in a row?

    <p>'Continuous Footing'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Footing Tie Beam?

    <p>To distribute wall load to the soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of footing would you choose to support two column loads connected by a beam?

    <p>Cantilever Footing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is concrete with reinforcement commonly used for constructing footings?

    <p>To maintain firm contact with supporting soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Pile Footing from other types of footings?

    <p>Used when foundation bed is too weak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When constructing footings, in what situation would you use a Mat or Raft Footing?

    <p>Support all wall and column loads from the building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a Cantilever Footing from an Isolated Footing?

    <p>Supports two column loads connected by a beam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation would you use Continuous Footing?

    <p>Support three or more columns in a row</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of footing is classified as Wall Footing?

    <p>Continuous Footing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of footing is the simplest and most economical?

    <p>Isolated Footing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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