MATERIALS + TECHNOLOGY - Construction Details and Constructability

Question 1

Sheepsfoot

Answer 1

A tamper roller used during the soil compaction process which has large teeth in increase soil stability and bearing capacity

Question 2

Wale

Answer 2

Horizontal brace of steel or timber used to support sheathing or other members such as concrete form work

Question 3

Trenching

Answer 3

Creating shallow excavation used for pouring small footings and foundation walls or to provide drainage surface water

Question 4

Shoring

Answer 4

Temporary wood or steel bracing usually set at an angle and used to hold walls in place

Question 5

Underpinning

Answer 5

Providing additional support to an existing foundation by rebuilding or reinforcing

Question 6

Raker

Answer 6

A temporary diagonal brace used to support vertical sheeting against earth walls created by excavation

Question 7

Cribbing

Answer 7

Horizontal boards 2-4” thick placed between soldier beams to hold soil in place during excavation

Question 8

Silt Fence

Answer 8

filter fabric usually fixed to wood stakes filers find sediments from runoff before it gets to stream

Question 9

Straw bale dams/ earth dikes

Answer 9

Placement prior to grading will minimize loss of soil

Question 10

Hydroseeding or mulching

Answer 10

temporary seeding quickly sprouting annual grass or layer of mulch

Question 11

Retaining wall

Answer 11

a more permanent solution

Question 12

OSHA

Answer 12

Occupation Safety and Health Administration