Know about foundation construction

The purpose of a foundation is to:

• Support the structure and transfer loads to the ground.

• Decorate the building.

• Increase the height of the building.

• Reduce construction costs.

Name the type of foundation shown in the diagram.

• Concrete strip foundation

• Raft foundation

• Pile foundation

• Pad foundation

Name the type of foundation shown in the diagram.

• Pile foundation

• Raft foundation

• Strip foundation

• Pad foundation

Name the type of foundation shown in the diagram.

• Raft foundation

• Pile foundation

• Strip foundation

• Pad foundation

Concrete is made using which of the following materials and in what common ratio?

• Cement, sand, aggregate, water; 1:2:4

• Clay, sand, lime, water; 1:3:6

• Cement, gravel, lime, water; 1:1:2

• Sand, aggregate, bitumen, water; 1:2:3

Which of the following lists correctly states methods of floor construction and types of materials used?

• Timber, concrete, and steel methods using wood, concrete, and steel materials

• Only timber method using wood material

• Only concrete method using steel material

• Only steel method using concrete material

Which of the following are methods of wall construction and materials used?

• Brick masonry, stone masonry, concrete blocks, and wood

• Only glass panels

• Only steel frames

• Only mud plaster

The abbreviation of DPC is ______ and DPM is ______. They are located at ______ in a building.

• Damp Proof Course, Damp Proof Membrane, ground level/floor level

• Direct Power Control, Direct Power Management, roof

• Drainage Pipe Connection, Drainage Pipe Membrane, basement

• Door Panel Cover, Door Panel Membrane, ceiling

A cavity wall is:

• A wall with a hollow space between two layers

• A solid wall made of a single material

• A wall made entirely of glass

• A wall used only for decoration

A lintel is typically found above which part of a building and is usually made from which material?

• Above a door or window; made from stone, wood, or concrete

• On the roof; made from glass

• In the basement; made from plastic

• Under the floor; made from metal