Footing & Foundation Flashcard

Front

Which part of the foundation is used to evenly spread the weight of the building over the soil?

Back

footings

Front

The size of a FOOTING for our area is?

Back

20" x 10"

Front

How would you find out the bearing capacity of the soil for a certain city?

Back

Ask the Local Building Dept

Front

In addition to resisting the load from gravity, the foundation resists natural forces such as?

Back

All of the above

Front

Soil that is hauled into the job site is called what?

Back

fill

Front

The footings DO NOT need to extend below the FROST LEVEL.

Back

false

Front

When building on hilly terrain, stepped footings are used.

Back

true

Front

The ground must slope ______ the home or structure.

Back

away from

Front

In commercial construction, what type of Engineer is required to study the soil type?

Back

Soils Engineer

Front

The most common type of footing is what?

Back

Continuous