Soils, Earthwork,Foundation ch.2

Soils, Earthwork,Foundation ch.2

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Soils, Earthwork,Foundation ch.2

Soils, Earthwork,Foundation ch.2

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Settlement is:

a recoverable reduction in soil volume due to a loss of water or air

A non-recoverable reduction in soil volume due to a loss of water or air

none of the above

both a and b

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To size any foundation element it is necessary to note two things:

foundation material strength

inspection

applied loading

Soil capacity

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If the total load applied to the footing is 15 kips, and the allowable bearing capacity is 1500 psf, the required area of the footing is:

10.6 sq. ft.

13.3 sq. ft.

1.33 sq. ft.

10 Sq. ft.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A foundation’s primary function is to:

Transfer and distribute loads from the structure to the supporting earth without failure or significant damaging movements

direct surface water around the structure

provide a habitable surface and protect the interior of the building from moisture and water penetrations

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Soft soils that have high water contents (select one):

have high bearing capacity

Have water that may be squeezed out of the soil resulting in settlement

are highly unlikely to settle

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Downhill creep (select one):

can produce results more dramatic than a landslide

is not a problem for deep foundations such as piles

May cause long term damage to structures

can be stopped by planting trees

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The allowable bearing capacities that can be utilized for shallow footings in soil and rock range (select one):

From less than 1000 psf up to many thousands of psf

is not important since they are not covered in the codes

is usually calculated without considering a factor of safety

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