Worksheets4. Level 1 Joinery Unit 101 - Foundations
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the main job of a foundation in a building?
To decorate the base
To keep the site tidy
To support the structure and transfer the load to the ground
To improve ventilation
What type of ground is best for a strip foundation?
Rocky and uneven
Poor quality soil
Stable, firm ground
Swampy terrain
What is a strip foundation made from?
Layers of soil
Plastic and timber
Shallow trench filled with concrete
Cement blocks
Which buildings are most likely to use strip foundations?
Skyscrapers
Small houses and garages
Bridges and towers
Schools on hills
What is a raft foundation?
A raised timber floor
A floating insulation layer
A concrete slab covering the full building base
A mix of steel and rubber
Why are raft foundations used?
To avoid insulation
To make floors more colourful
To spread the building's load on poor soil
To make window fitting easier
What does a raft foundation look like from above?
A triangle
A large concrete slab
A network of steel rods
Wooden beams
What are piled foundations made of?
Mud and gravel
Hollow plastic tubes
Deep concrete or steel columns
Timber joists
What kind of buildings need piled foundations?
Temporary tents
Lightweight cabins
Tall or heavy buildings on weak soil
Farm sheds
Why are piled foundations more expensive than other types?
They use colourful materials
They require more drawings
They need special machinery to go deeper into the ground
They take less time to build
Which type of foundation is shallow and cheaper to install?
Raft
Piled
Strip
Block
What is a greenfield site?
An old industrial site
A freshly painted site
A previously undeveloped area of land
A contaminated location
What challenge can occur on brownfield sites?
Too much vegetation
May require demolition and decontamination
Too easy to build on
No room for pipes
Which factor affects the choice of foundation type?
Door design
Window location
Soil condition and building weight
Paint colour
Which foundation is most suitable for soft or unstable ground and spreading loads evenly?
Strip
Piled
Raft
Frame
