Foundation Types and Characteristics Quiz

Which type of foundation is a continuous strip of concrete that runs under walls?

• Pad foundation

• Strip foundation

• Raft foundation

• Pile foundation

What is the main difference between a strip foundation and a wide strip foundation?

• Wide strip foundations use bricks instead of concrete

• Wide strip foundations have steel reinforcement

• Strip foundations are only used for industrial buildings

• Wide strip foundations are cheaper

Footings are brought up to the level of the damp proof course (DPC) using bricks or blocks.

• True

• False

Which type of foundation is filled completely with concrete instead of using a substructure?

• Wide strip foundation

• Trench fill foundation

• Pad foundation

• Raft foundation

Pad foundations are mainly used to support:

• Continuous walls

• Individual columns

• Entire building footprints

• Roof tiles

Pile foundations are suitable for buildings on weak surface soil.

• True

• False

The main purpose of a raft foundation is to:

• Support individual columns

• Spread the load of a building over a large area

• Reinforce walls

• Reduce frost damage to footings

Which type of foundation spreads the load of a building over the largest area?

• Strip foundation

• Trench fill foundation

• Raft foundation

• Pad foundation

Footings must be resistant to water and frost to prevent damage.

• True

• False

Wide strip foundations are used for:

• Multi-story houses or buildings with heavier walls

• Small garden sheds

• Footpaths

• Temporary scaffolding