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Which type of soil is not ideal for buildings due to its tendency to shift around as it dries or moistens?

  • Rock
  • Sand
  • Clay (correct)
  • Gravel
  • Which type of soil has large particles that allow it to drain water quickly, reducing the risk of the building shifting and forming cracks?

  • Gravel
  • Clay
  • Rock
  • Sand (correct)
  • Which type of soil is recommended for building foundations on sandy soil that may wash away over time?

  • Drilled pier foundation
  • Rock/Bedrock foundation
  • Slab-on-grade foundation
  • Helical pier foundation (correct)
  • Which type of soil is considered an excellent option for building foundations due to its high bearing capacity?

    <p>Rock/Bedrock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of soil requires deeper foundation depths to increase stability?

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

    Which type of soil is considered the best for construction due to its ideal combination of silt, sand, and clay?

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

    What is the main drawback of building on loam soil?

    <p>Undecomposed material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of soil is considered a very poor option for a foundation due to its low bearing capacity and tendency to shift around?

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

    Why is silt considered a poor soil option for building a foundation?

    <p>Shifting and expanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if you fail to select the best type of soil for your construction project?

    <p>Both immediate and future foundation issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

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