Foundations Quiz

Which of the following is a factor to be considered when selecting foundations?

• The color of the building

• The type of soil

• The number of windows

• The height of the doors

What are the three main types of foundations used in construction?

• Strip and wide strip, raft, piled

• Beam, column, slab

• Arch, dome, vault

• Truss, frame, shell

What is the primary reason for using raft foundations?

• To increase the height of a building

• To improve the aesthetic appearance

• To provide stability on poor load-bearing ground

• To reduce construction costs

How does a raft foundation distribute load?

• By concentrating it on a single point

• By spreading it across a greater area

• By transferring it to the roof

• By focusing it on the corners

What is the first step in constructing raft foundations?

• Stabilise soil

• Pour concrete raft

• Excavate soil

• Construct walls

What type of foundation is often used where the ground has poor load-bearing capacity?

• Strip foundation

• Raft foundation

• Pile foundation

• Pad foundation

What are piled foundations frequently used for?

• Small residential buildings

• Large, heavy buildings

• Temporary structures

• Wooden houses

Why might piled foundations be chosen over other types?

• They are cheaper

• They are easier to install

• The ground has poor load-bearing capabilities

• They are more environmentally friendly

Compared to strip and raft foundations, piled foundations are:

• Less expensive

• More expensive

• The same cost

• Free

What type of buildings are piled foundations frequently used for?

• Small, lightweight buildings

• Large, heavy buildings

• Buildings on solid rock

• Temporary structures