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1
Q
What does a low rise building start with?
A
Foundations
2
Q
In a low rise building, what comes after the foundations?
A
The walls, and flooring.
3
Q
What part of a building supports and transfers the load of a building to surrounding areas.
A
Foundations and supports
4
Q
Superstructure is built ______ ground level
A
Above
5
Q
Substructure is built _______ ground level
A
Below
6
Q
What is a superstructures primary purpose?
A
The purpose of the building
7
Q
What is a substructures primary use?
A
To transfer the load of the superstructure to surrounding soil
8
Q
What does the superstructure include?
A
walls, floors, beams, columns, beams, doors and windows
9
Q
What are the elements of a substructure?
A
Foundations and plinth
