Building Construction Chapter 6
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What is used to observe and measure the strata of soil?

  • Soil assessments
  • Test borings
  • Water table
  • Test pits (correct)

    • Which type of foundation supports a wall with a continuous strip of concrete?

  • Wall footing (correct)
  • Column footing
  • Mat slab foundation
  • Grillage footing

    • What type of foundation is a thick slab beneath the entire area of the building?

  • Mat slab foundation (correct)
  • Grillage footing
  • Shallow foundation
  • Floating foundation

    • What type of assessment provides information on the bearing capacity of the soil?

    <p>Test borings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the most commonly used materials for foundation walls?

    <p>Concrete and masonry secured with mortar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most frequent type of building movement?

    <p>Settlement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are symptoms of settlement in a building?

    <p>Both A and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between uniform and differential settlement?

    <p>Uniform settlement has minimal misalignment between structural members, while differential results in significant misalignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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