Foundations in Architectural Joinery Quiz

What is the main purpose of a strip foundation?

• To support heavy point loads

• To distribute linear loads from load-bearing walls

• To provide deep support in weak soils

• To act as a retaining wall

Which type of soil is generally unsuitable for shallow pad foundations?

• Dense gravel

• Firm clay

• Loose sand

• Hard rock

Raft foundations are most suitable for which of the following situations?

• When loads are concentrated at a single point

• When the soil has a low bearing capacity and loads are spread over a large area

• When building on a steep slope

• When constructing a small garden shed

Which of the following is an advantage of pad foundations?

• Suitable for very deep soils

• Quick and economical for supporting individual columns

• Ideal for supporting long walls

• Always requires piling

Which foundation type is most appropriate for a building with closely spaced columns?

• Pad foundation

• Strip foundation

• Raft foundation

• Pile foundation

Which of the following best describes the load-bearing capacity of a foundation?

• The amount of water the soil can hold

• The maximum load the foundation and underlying soil can safely support

• The speed at which concrete sets

• The number of floors in the building

Which soil type generally provides the highest bearing capacity for foundations?

• Soft clay

• Loose sand

• Dense gravel

• Peat

Pad foundations are most suitable for which of the following structural elements?

• Load-bearing walls

• Individual columns or stanchions

• Suspended floors

• Roof trusses

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using pile foundations?

• Can be used in weak soils

• More expensive and time-consuming than shallow foundations

• Suitable for high water table areas

• Reduces settlement

Match the picture to the name:

• Pad

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• Pile

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• Raft

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• Strip

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