Construction Foundations Quiz

What are the different types of foundations?

• floating foundations, well foundations, and screw pile foundations.

• shallow foundations, deep foundations, and pile foundations

• mat foundations, caisson foundations, and pier foundations.

• spread foundations, raft foundations, and strip foundations.

Which type of foundation is suitable for buildings with light loads?

• Pile foundation

• Raft foundation

• Shallow foundation

• Deep foundation

What are the advantages of shallow foundations?

• The advantages of shallow foundations include cost-effectiveness, ease of construction, suitability for smaller structures, compatibility with high groundwater levels, and better resistance against lateral loads.

• Higher construction costs, limited suitability for uneven terrain, and increased vulnerability to seismic activity.

• Suitability for larger structures, compatibility with low groundwater levels, and reduced risk of soil erosion.

• Higher load-bearing capacity, longer lifespan, and better resistance against settlement.

What are the disadvantages of shallow foundations?

• Limited load-bearing capacity, susceptibility to differential settlement, and vulnerability to frost heave.

• High construction costs, limited design flexibility, and increased risk of soil erosion.

What are the advantages of deep foundations?

• Increased load-bearing capacity, ability to transfer loads to deeper, more stable soil layers, resistance to lateral forces, and suitability for tall structures or areas with weak surface soils.

• Decreased load-bearing capacity, inability to transfer loads to deeper, more stable soil layers, susceptibility to lateral forces, and unsuitability for tall structures or areas with weak surface soils.

• Increased cost and complexity compared to shallow foundations.

• No advantages at all.

What are the disadvantages of deep foundations?

• Limited applicability in certain soil conditions, potential for damage to adjacent structures, and increased risk of construction delays.

• Higher cost, longer construction time, and specialized equipment and expertise.

What are pile foundations?

• Pile foundations are shallow foundations used to transfer the load of a structure to the surface soil.

• Pile foundations are used to transfer the load of a structure to the air.

• Pile foundations are only used for small structures.

• Pile foundations are deep foundations used to transfer the load of a structure to deeper, more stable soil or rock layers.

What are the different types of pile foundations?

• Floating piles, tension piles, and compaction piles.

• Driven piles, bored piles, and auger cast piles.

• Spread footings, caissons, and helical piles.

• Sheet piles, friction piles, and micro piles.

Which type of foundation is suitable for buildings on soft soil?

• deep foundation

• raft foundation

• pile foundation

• shallow foundation

Which type of foundation is more expensive, shallow or deep?

• Neither is more expensive

• Deep

• Shallow

• It depends on the specific project