Foundations, Forms and Concrete

What is the purpose of a building's foundation?

• To make the building taller

• To give it a solid base and keep it from sinking or toppling over

• To help it look better

• To create a cool man cave

What does a 'concrete form' do?

• Helps keep information about concrete organized

• Allows the building to breath

• Keeps wet concrete contained in a specific location

• Allows a mason to work with wood

What is the base of a building called?

What are the key ingredients to concrete?

• Cement powder

• Mixed aggregates

• Water

• Flour

• Wood chips

What is the purpose of a 'footing'?

• Keep the roofline straight

• Helps make the building waterproof

• Gives the building additional living space

• Supports the building's foundation

What are the reasons for adding rebar to concrete?

• Add weight and mass to the foundation

• Keep the concrete from slipping in the mud

• Add tensile strength to the concrete

• Stopping cracks from developing throughout the concrete

How are 'batterboards' used in the process of building a foundation?

• They help locate the building lines

• They help determine the height or elevation of the foundation wall

• They help determine the depth of the footing

• All of the above

Why does concrete need to stay wet while it cures?

• So it does not get too hot

• So it does not get too hard

• So it does not start to cure too fast

• So it does not get mushy

Why is 'welded wire' or 'wire mesh' added to concrete ?

• It keeps it from getting too heavy

• It helps to manage households pests

• It adds tensile strength to the concrete

• Its makes the concrete have a smooth finish

Concrete is used in construction because it is....

• Heavy enough to stay in one place

• Its very easy to work with

• It is very durable and provides a solid material to work with

• It is cheap and available almost everywhere