WorksheetsNarrow Strip Foundation
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is a narrow strip foundation?
A wide strip of concrete under non-load-bearing walls
A narrow strip of concrete under load-bearing walls. Used for light structures on firm ground.
A deep foundation for heavy structures
A type of wooden foundation
What is a wide strip foundation? Fill in the blank: A wide strip foundation is a wider concrete strip that spreads the load over a larger area. It is used for ______ soils.
weaker
stronger
sandy
rocky
Which of the following is the main purpose of a wide strip foundation?
To reduce construction costs
To spread the load over a larger area for weaker soils
To make the building taller
To decorate the building
In the given diagram of a wide strip foundation, label the part that is reinforced to provide additional strength.
reinforcement
concrete cover
formwork
subgrade
Fill in the blank: A stepped foundation is a foundation with steps used on _______ ground to maintain level support.
sloping
rocky
wet
soft
What type of foundation is shown in the diagram?
Raft Foundation
Stepped Foundation
Pile Foundation
Strip Foundation
What is a pad foundation?
A circular block of concrete under each column
A square or rectangular block of concrete under each column
A triangular block of concrete under each column
A block of wood under each column
Pad foundations are common for ________ loads.
isolated
distributed
dynamic
uniform
What is a raft foundation?
A small concrete block used for columns
A large concrete slab covering the whole building base, used when soil has low bearing capacity
A type of wall
A roof structure
Fill in the blank: A raft foundation is a large concrete slab covering the whole building base, used when soil has ______ bearing capacity.
low
high
medium
excellent
What are piled foundations?
Long, slender columns (piles) driven deep into the ground to reach stronger soil layers.
A type of shallow foundation used for small buildings.
A method of waterproofing basements.
A decorative feature used in landscaping.
