Foundations (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Quizzes
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What is the primary role of foundations in a building structure?
What is the primary role of foundations in a building structure?
Transfer building loads safely into earth
Which function helps prevent a building from overturning during high winds?
Which function helps prevent a building from overturning during high winds?
Wind resistance anchoring
What are permanent building weight loads called?
What are permanent building weight loads called?
Static loads
What causes settlement in buildings?
What causes settlement in buildings?
Building weight compressing soil over time
Why must foundations allow settlement to occur evenly across the entire structure?
Why must foundations allow settlement to occur evenly across the entire structure?
To prevent cracking and distortion
What is the critical difference between settlement and subsidence?
What is the critical difference between settlement and subsidence?
Settlement is normal, subsidence is uneven
What is the primary consideration when selecting a foundation type?
What is the primary consideration when selecting a foundation type?
Soil load-bearing capacity
When multiple soil types exist on site, which must the foundation design accommodate?
When multiple soil types exist on site, which must the foundation design accommodate?
The soil with lowest load-bearing capacity
How do wider foundations affect the bulb of pressure?
How do wider foundations affect the bulb of pressure?
Create larger bulbs extending deeper
Which foundation type transfers loads to deep, stable soil layers through vertical elements?
Which foundation type transfers loads to deep, stable soil layers through vertical elements?
Pile foundations