M4 CONCEPTS

Question 1

The lowest part of a structure that transmits its weight to the underlying soil or rock.

Answer 1

Foundations

Question 2

Two major categories of Foundations

Answer 2

1. Shallow foundations
2. Deep foundations

Question 3

Foundation Category

Individual footings, square or rectangular in plan, that support columns and strip footings that support walls and other similar structures

Answer 3

Shallow foundations

Question 4

Foundation Category

Piles and drilled shafts that transmit the load of the structure to a greater depth.

Answer 4

Deep foundations

Question 5

Shallow Foundations

How did Terzaghi defined shallow foundations?

Answer 5

Depth is less than or equal to the width of the foundation

Question 6

Types of Failure in Soil at Ultimate Load:

Shear Failure that occurs with Dense Sand or Stiff Cohesive Soil

Answer 6

General Shear Failure

Question 7

Types of Failure in Soil at Ultimate Load:

Shear Failure that occurs with Medium Dense Sand or Medium Stiff Cohesive Soil

Answer 7

Local Shear Failure

Question 8

Types of Failure in Soil at Ultimate Load:

Shear Failure that occurs with Loose Soil

Answer 8

Punching Shear Failure

Question 9

the working bearing pressure that would ensure a margin of safety against collapse of the foundation from soil shear failure

Answer 9

Allowable Bearing Capacity or Safe Bearing Capacity

Question 10

the ratio of the ultimate bearing capacity to the allowable bearing capacity or to the applied maximum vertical stress

Answer 10

Factor of Safety