BUILDING TECHNOLOGY 3.Quiz

What is the primary function of a foundation?

• To provide aesthetic appeal

• To support and anchor the superstructure

• To enhance energy efficiency

• To facilitate plumbing installations

What is the term for the gradual subsiding of a structure due to soil consolidation?

• Settlement

• Differential settlement

• Consolidation

• Compression

Which type of foundation is employed when stable soil is near the surface?

• Spread foundation

• Shallow foundation

• Deep foundation

• Piled foundation

What is the minimum thickness recommended for a concrete slab-on-grade?

• 8 inches

• 2 inches

• 4 inches

• 6 inches

What does the term 'active earth pressure' refer to?

• Pressure from groundwater

• Pressure exerted by soil on a retaining structure

• Pressure from seismic activity

• Pressure from wind loads

What is the purpose of a footing in a foundation?

• To support electrical systems

• To bear directly on supporting soil

• To provide insulation

• To enhance aesthetic design

What is differential settlement?

• Uniform settling of a structure

• Uneven movement of different parts of a structure

• Settlement caused by water accumulation

• Settlement due to soil erosion

Which type of footing is used to support two or more columns?

• Isolated footing

• Combined footing

• Strip footing

• Stepped footing

What is the role of lateral reinforcement in concrete columns?

• To reduce weight

• To increase aesthetic appeal

• To enhance thermal insulation

• To resist buckling

What is the recommended cover for steel reinforcement in concrete columns?

• 3/4 inch

• 1 inch

• 1/2 inch

• 1/4 inch