Ag Structures - Framing and Foundation #3

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

• foundation walls

• footings

• rebar

• bearing walls

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

• floods

• wind

• earthquakes

• All of the above

When building on hilly terrain, stepped footings are used.

• true

• false

The most common type of footing is what?

• Joined

• Continuous

• Forever

• Linked

What are the steel rods in the footings & foundation that helps the concrete resist tension?

• rebar

• crowbar

• chain link

• all-thread

What type of foundation is shown in the image?

• Pile Footing

• Strip Footing

• Spread Footing

• Raft Footing

The bottom part of a foundation is called a _____.

• Slab
• Rebar
• Footing
• Form

A slab is:

• A foundation that is usable as a living for storage space

• The area between the living space and the ground of a basement-less house

• A foundation built directly on soil with no basement or crawlspace

• Columns of concrete poured into earth

A carpenter is a:

• Craftsman who works with stone and brick

• Skilled worker who specializes in cement work such as foundations, highways, sidewalks, and curbs

• Skilled worker who cuts, frames, and installs wooden structural members

• Woodworker who specializes in making furniture, shelving, and cabinets

Which is a wood defect

• poke

• knot

• bowl

• tilt