Unit 3 Foundations Review

Provide a level and stable surface to safely support a building is function for a foundation

• True

• False

Transfer building loads to the soil is a function for a foundation

• True

• False

Anchor the building from wind, flood, and seismic loads is a function for a foundation

• True

• False

To provide a solid understanding of the shape and purpose of the building is a function for a foundation

• True

• False

The distance into the soil, where the ground freezes

• Loads from the structure

• Allowable soil bearing pressure

• Frost Depth

• Flood Elevation

• Drainage

Different location and structural details that are dictated by building codes put in place to minimize damage due to flooding

• Loads from the structure

• Allowable soil bearing pressure

• Frost Depth

• Flood Elevation

• Drainage

Typically measured in Pounds Per Square Foot (psf) this indicates the maximum pressure that can be supported by the ground under and around the foundation

• Loads from the structure

• Allowable soil bearing pressure

• Frost Depth

• Flood Elevation

• Drainage

The control of flowing water away from the structure

• Loads from the structure

• Allowable soil bearing pressure

• Frost Depth

• Flood Elevation

• Drainage

The combined weight of the structure itself, the occupants, different furniture, and the forces acting upon it

• Loads from the structure

• Allowable soil bearing pressure

• Frost Depth

• Flood Elevation

• Drainage

FROST HEAVING happens when the foundation is built above the frost line, potentially causing several side effects to the structure.

• True

• False