Foundation Systems

This photo shows part of the _____ System of foundations.

• Drainage

• Support

• Structure

• Sound Barrier

This is an image of a Pre-Fab Concrete Foundation, what are the advantages of doing this type of foundation?

• Quick to assemble and complete

• Created in a controlled environment so it comes out perfect every time.

• Can be custom ordered for any specification required.

• Less environmental hazard on the job site, and less risk overall.

The porous drainage pipe is installed to

• add cost to your job site but offer no actual benefit.

• move water to the faucets in the house.

• remove water from the structure and keep the basement or crawl space dry.

• serves no benefit for the foundation.

The primary function of Foundation Insulation is to

• Keep Water Out

• Stop the Transfer of Heat

• Only to reduce Noise Levels

• None of the above.

The Rebar in this Photo is present for

• to connect the spread footing and the foundation wall permanently

• it gets removed before the foundation wall is pour

• no one actually knows

The image shows the Foundation "Keyway" which is an important part of the spread footing because

• it creates a void for the foundation wall to rest in, stopping any shifting or sliding.

• it is not important, this is a trick.

• provides a drain for the foundation.

• serves no purpose.

What is the main point of a foundation?

• To make the bottom of the house heavy so it doesn't flip

• To anchor the House to the Ground

• To evenly distribute the live and dead load of the structure over a greater area.

• To allow for storage in a home.

What medium can you use to create a foundation for a modern building?

• Sand and Water

• Concrete Block and Mortar

• Mud and Straw

• Poured Concrete

What type of foundation is this?

• slab on grade

• post-and-pier

• basement

What is indicated by the arrow?

• footing

• grade

• purlin anchor