Worksheetsfoundations
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the main purpose of a building foundation?
To keep the building warm
To safely transfer loads to the ground
To provide windows and doors
To support decoration
Which type of soil provides the best natural support for foundations?
Loose sand
Soft clay
Dense gravel
Peat
What does 'load-bearing' mean?
A wall that holds the paint
A wall that carries structural weight
A wall that is easy to remove
A wall made of timber only
What is a trench-fill foundation?
A trench filled with concrete to near ground level
A trench filled with soil
A trench used only for drainage
A trench for storing tools
Why are foundation depths increased in winter?
To prevent freezing of the concrete
To make construction slower
To save money
To avoid wildlife
What is 'subsidence'?
The building becoming taller
The ground sinking under a structure
A wall cracking during plastering
A roof leak
What is the minimum recommended depth for most strip foundations in the UK?
50 mm
150 mm
450 mm
1 metre
Which tool is most commonly used to check levels when setting out foundations?
Coping saw
Spirit level
Ripping hammer
Nail punch
What is the purpose of hardcore below a concrete slab?
To make the site look tidy
To provide drainage and support
To protect the concrete from sun
To stop concrete drying
Which of the following can cause foundation movement?
Sunlight
Trees and roots
Fresh paint
Small nails
What is the purpose of shuttering (formwork) when pouring concrete?
To decorate the concrete
To support and shape wet concrete
To stop water entering
To make the concrete stronger chemically
What does DPM stand for in foundation construction?
Direct Pour Method
Damp Proof Membrane
Deep Pile Material
Drainage Protection Mix
Which type of foundation is used for very weak ground?
Strip foundation
Pad foundation
Raft foundation
Trench-fill foundation
What material is normally used to reinforce concrete?
Plastic sheeting
Timber battens
Steel rebar
Fibreboard
What is setting out?
Preparing lunch
Marking the exact position of the building on site
Painting the outside walls
Clearing rubbish after work
Which of the following is NOT a common foundation material?
Concrete
Brick
Steel rebar
Glass blocks
Why must topsoil be removed before foundation work starts?
It is too expensive to keep
It contains organic material that is not stable
It is too heavy to build on
It causes concrete to dry too fast
What is a 'pad foundation' typically used for?
Supporting isolated columns
Supporting full perimeter walls
Supporting roof tiles
Supporting windows
What does concrete need in order to cure properly?
Rapid drying
Moisture
Direct sunlight
Movement
What is the main purpose of a site investigation before foundation work?
To check the weather
To understand soil conditions and risks
To see where to park vans
To plan decoration
