Foundations in Construction
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Construction
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Cedric Cotilleau
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of foundation is most commonly used for low-rise residential buildings on firm ground?
Raft foundation
Trench foundation
Pile foundation
Pad foundation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a primary advantage of a raft foundation compared to individual pad foundations?
It is always cheaper to construct
It spreads the load over a large area, reducing settlement
It requires less concrete
It is suitable for very deep soils
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Pad foundations are most suitable for which of the following situations?
Supporting a single column or point load
Spanning over soft clay soils
Supporting long walls
Where groundwater is very high
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of foundation is typically used when the very weak soil or tall buildings?
Trench foundation
Raft foundation
Pad foundation
Pile foundation
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is soil investigation important before designing a foundation?
To determine the colour of the soil
To assess the soil’s ability to support loads
To check for underground water pipes
To estimate the cost of bricks
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main function of a trench foundation?
To act as a waterproof barrier
To distribute the load of a wall over a wider area of soil
To provide ventilation under the building
To store rainwater
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of foundation are they?
Trench
Raft
Pad
Pile
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