Foundation Flashcards
What are live loads
Environment loads such as wind and rain
What are dead loads
The building self-weight of all materials
What is differential settlement
When one part of a structure’s foundation settles more, or faster, than the other
What is subsidence
Damage to the building over time. EG, Cracks in concrete, Sinking floors
What is the most common foundation type
Strip foundation
in Strip foundation what it the load bearing capacity
Average
Can a strip foundation be stepped on a sloped site
Yes
Where to concrete slabs lay on a raft foundation
On surface
in Raft foundation what it the load bearing capacity
Low
Can a Raft foundation be stepped on a sloped site
Yes
Is raft foundation steel reinforced
Yes
What are the piles on a pile foundation connected by
a Beam or strip
in Pile foundation what it the load bearing capacity
Low
What are the 2 essentials for a threshold of a door
Drain and 15 degree slope
