Oliver is planning to build a new house and wants to understand why foundations are important. Which of the following lists three main purposes of a foundation and explains how it contributes to the stability of a building?

Understanding Construction Technology - Foundations

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Stuart Dalton
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To distribute loads, prevent settlement, and anchor the building; foundations transfer building loads to the ground, prevent uneven settling, and keep the structure stable.
To provide insulation, increase building height, and improve aesthetics; foundations mainly serve decorative purposes.
To reduce construction costs, allow for more windows, and create basements; foundations are primarily for design flexibility.
To support landscaping, enhance roof strength, and improve ventilation; foundations are mainly for exterior features.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Oliver is planning to build a house. The land he owns has two different areas: one part is solid rock, and the other part has weak soil. He needs to decide what type of foundation to use for each area. Which of the following best describes the difference between natural and artificial foundations and gives an example relevant to Oliver's situation?
Natural foundations use existing ground, such as solid rock, while artificial foundations are built when the soil is weak and needs improvement.
Natural foundations are always made of concrete, while artificial foundations use only steel.
Artificial foundations are used on solid rock, while natural foundations are used on weak soil.
Natural foundations require more construction than artificial foundations.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Sophia is helping to design the foundation for a new building. She wants to understand how the forces from the structure above will spread through the foundation. The spreading of the forces of the foundation happens within an angle of _________.
45 degrees
30 degrees
60 degrees
90 degrees
4.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A construction project requires a cost-effective foundation for a two-story residential house on stable ground. Which type of foundation would be most suitable, and why?
Slab Foundation
Crawl Space Foundation
Basement Foundation
Pier and Beam Foundation
5.
MATCH QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Match each foundation type with its correct description and the type of building it is typically used for:
Used to support individual points of load such as columns. Suitable for stable ground conditions.
RAFT
A large concrete slab supporting several columns and walls, spreading the load over a large area. Suitable for weak or expansive soils.
PILE
Long, slender columns driven deep into the ground to transfer loads to a stable soil layer or bedrock. Suitable for soft, unstable soils.
PAD Foundation
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A construction company is planning to build a five storey office block for a client on sandy unstable ground. Which type of foundation would BEST for this type of building?
Pad
Piled
Raft
Strip
7.
MATCH QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Match the following foundation-related terms and their descriptions:
Brick often used below ground
Name of foundations that are excavated by a mechanical excavator and backfilled
Part of the construction that is in direct contact with the ground and transmits the load of the structure to the ground
Type of foundations used to spread the load from a structure over a large area
Type of foundation that may be required in very weak or unstable soils
The force that foundation must carry caused by load pressing downwards
Foundations are formed from this material
Used to transmit foundation loads to deeper soil or rock strata
This pressure is the force imposed by the foundations on soil beneath
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