WorksheetsAg Structures - Foundation quiz
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which part of the foundation is used to evenly spread the weight of the building over the soil?
foundation walls
footings
rebar
bearing walls
In addition to resisting the load from gravity, the foundation resists natural forces such as?
floods
wind
earthquakes
All of the above
When building on hilly terrain, stepped footings are used.
true
false
The most common type of footing is what?
Joined
Continuous
Forever
Linked
What are the steel rods in the footings & foundation that helps the concrete resist tension?
rebar
crowbar
chain link
all-thread
Which material would you not find in a foundation
Aggregate
Timber
Sand
Reinforced steel
cement - sand -water-lime
lime - sand - course aggregate
cement - sand - course aggregate -water
What type of foundation is shown in the image?
Pile Footing
Strip Footing
Spread Footing
Raft Footing
A slab is:
A foundation that is usable as a living for storage space
The area between the living space and the ground of a basement-less house
A foundation built directly on soil with no basement or crawlspace
A carpenter is a:
Craftsman who works with stone and brick
Skilled worker who specializes in cement work such as foundations, highways, sidewalks, and curbs
Skilled worker who cuts, frames, and installs wooden structural members
Woodworker who specializes in making furniture, shelving, and cabinets
A carpenter is a:
Craftsman who works with stone and brick
Skilled worker who specializes in cement work such as foundations, highways, sidewalks, and curbs
Skilled worker who cuts, frames, and installs wooden structural members
Woodworker who specializes in making furniture, shelving, and cabinets
A Mason is a:
Craftsman who works with stone and brick
Skilled worker who specializes in cement work such as foundations, highways, sidewalks, and curbs
Skilled worker who cuts, frames, and installs wooden structural members
Woodworker who specializes in making furniture, shelving, and cabinets
What is the actual size of 2x4
5 1/4" x 1/2"
1/2" x 3 1/2"
1 1/2" x 3 1/2
1/2" x 5 1/4"
Which is a wood defect
poke
knot
bowl
tilt
An overhead view plan that shows the location of the home on the lot. Includes all easements, property lines, set backs, and legal descriptions of the home. Provided by the surveyor.
Elevation Drawing
Overhead Plan
Plot Plan
Floor Plan
Concrete is a mixture of which ingredients
Portland cement, water, and lime
Sand, gravel, and water
Portland cement, sand, gravel, and water
Wood glue, sand, saw dust, water
If you are using the architect scale where 1/4" equals 1 foot, what length would 1 inch on the drawing be in full scale?
1 Foot
1 Inch
4 Feet
8 Feet
What is the main point of a foundation?
To make the bottom of the house heavy so it doesn't flip
To allow for ventilation to the floor joints so they don't twist or bow.
To evenly distribute the live and dead load of the structure over a greater area and anchor the house to the ground
To allow for storage in a home.
What medium can you use to create a foundation for a house or commercial building?(select all that apply)
Sand and Water
Concrete Block and Mortar
Mud and Straw
Poured Concrete
What is indicated by the arrow?
footing
grade
purlin anchor
slab
What is indicated by the arrow?
joist
girder
rebar
wall stud
Soil that is hauled into the job site is called what?
fill
just dirt
paste
feel
The process of establishing the perimeter of a house.
stake
layout and staking
drilling
test pits
They are wooden sticks driven to the ground.
drilling
pillar
stakes
batter board
Material use during layout that shows connecting established points and can be used to the footer to grade?
foundation
string or chord
level transit
test pits
Which of the following is NOT a function of a building foundation?
To anchor the building against wind forces
To provide insulation for the roof
To prevent moisture from entering the building
To support the structure above
What is the purpose of using rebar in concrete footings?
To help the concrete resist tension forces
To make the concrete dry faster
To increase the weight of the foundation
To improve the color of the concrete
Which type of footing is commonly used for buildings constructed on soft or loose soil?
Pile footing
Slab footing
Continuous footing
Step footing
Which of the following is used to check the levelness of a foundation during construction?
Chalk line
Hammer
Level transit
Plumb bob
What is the main purpose of footings in a building foundation?
To provide insulation
To spread the load of the structure over a larger area
To decorate the base of the building
To support the roof
What is the primary function of a foundation wall?
To decorate the exterior of the house
To provide insulation for the building
To support the roof
To transfer loads from the structure to the footings
Which tool is most suitable for measuring vertical alignment during foundation construction?
Plumb bob
Hammer
Measuring tape
Chalk line
