Week 2 Foundation Systems and Envelope Flashcards
1
Q
Support Systems:
What are the 3 Support Systems?
A
- Point/linear (columns and beams)
- Planar (walls and slabs)
- Hybrid (mix of both)
2
Q
Substructure:
What is a Substructure?
A
That portion of the building structure that is located below grade.
3
Q
Foundation:
What are the two types of foundations?
A
- Shallow Foundation
- Deep Foundation
4
Q
Foundation:
What are two examples of Deep Foundations?
A
- Piles
- Caissons
5
Q
Foundations:
What are some examples of shallow foundations?
A
- Slab on grade
- Isolated pad footings + column
- Strip/continuous footings + foundation wall
- Stepped footings + foundation wall
- Combined footings + foundation wall + column
- Raft/mat foundation
6
Q
Concrete Foundation Envelope:
What two envelopes are required for foundations?
A
- Thermal Insulation
- Moisture Barrier
7
Q
What is a concrete water stop?
A
a product to stop water leakage through a concrete wall/footing/slab where hydrostatic pressure is present
