Video Quiz Questions Flashcards
What are batter boards?
Boards that remark foundation corners after excavation. The corner stake is raised and strings are nailed between boards. They intersect at the foundation corners.
Before you begin excavating, check local ______ regulating drainage. They might affect the kind of foundation you can use.
Zoning codes
When excavating, why should you dig a hole that is 2 feet wider than the foundation wall?
To leave area to work so drainage and dampproofing can be installed.
A foundation plan show the layout and dimensions of what?
All footings
The _______ on the plan indicates the elevation highpoint of the site or excavation area.
Benchmark
The first step in locating the house on your site is __________ of the house as it will sit on the property.
constructing a layout
The first step in staking the building is what?
Locating the boundaries of the property
The baseline is usually the _____ wall of the house.
front
Lise and describe the three types of foundations.
Basement - cool climates, enough space for storage or living
Crawlspace - allows for some space between flooring and foundation.
Slab on grade - placed directly on soil
What is the purpose of a footing?
To spread out weight of the building and insure a good foundation shape. They support the foundation wall.
What is the frost line and how does it affect footing placement?
Footings must be placed below the frost line, where the ground freezes.
Concrete is a mixture of what four main ingredients as well as various other materials used to adjust the quality and appearance?
Portland cement, sand, gravel, and water.
What is a common footing width used to support the weight of a relatively lightweight ordinary house set on typical soil?
16 to 20 inches
Concrete is ordered by the _____.
Cubic yard
How many cubic yards is a slab of concrete that measure 100 ft x 100 ft x 6 inches?
186 cyds