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What is used to observe and measure the strata of soil?
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?
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?
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?
What type of assessment provides information on the bearing capacity of the soil?
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What are the most commonly used materials for foundation walls?
What are the most commonly used materials for foundation walls?
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What is the most frequent type of building movement?
What is the most frequent type of building movement?
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What are symptoms of settlement in a building?
What are symptoms of settlement in a building?
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What is the difference between uniform and differential settlement?
What is the difference between uniform and differential settlement?
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