Chapter6: Foundation Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of foundation do you have when the weather and soil removed equals the weight of building?
A
Floating foundation
2
Q
Foundations can be constructed in long supports known as?
A
Piles or piers
3
Q
Piers are sometimes referred to as?
A
Caissons
4
Q
These walls connect the foundation and footer and in case a basement
A
Foundation walls
5
Q
Building settlement is described as what type of movement?
A
Downward movement
6
Q
Building Heaving is described as what type of movement?
A
Upward movement
7
Q
Lateral displacement is described as what type of movement?
A
Outward Movement
8
Q
Shoring refers to_____support.
A
Temporary
9
Q
Underpinning refers to____supports.
A
Permanent
