Foundations in Construction

Foundations in Construction

Vocational training

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Foundations in Construction

Foundations in Construction

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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

Media Image

Which type of foundation are they?

Trench

Raft

Pad

Pile

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