1
Q
What kind of foundation do you have when the weather and soil removed equals the weight of building?
A
Floating foundation
2
Q
Foundations can be constructed in long supports known as?
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Piles or piers
3
Q
Piers are sometimes referred to as?
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Caissons
4
Q
These walls connect the foundation and footer and in case a basement
A
Foundation walls
5
Q
Building settlement is described as what type of movement?
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Downward movement
6
Q
Building Heaving is described as what type of movement?
A
Upward movement
7
Q
Lateral displacement is described as what type of movement?
A
Outward Movement
8
Q
Shoring refers to_____support.
A
Temporary
9
Q
Underpinning refers to____supports.
A
Permanent
Building Construction
flashcards
Decks in class (15)
# Cards
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Chapter 2: Building Classification20
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Chapter 14: Non-fire building collapse1
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Chapter 13:Buildings under construction3
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Chapter 12:Special structures and design features7
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Chapter 11: Roofs7
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Chapter 10: Concrete Construction11
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Chapter 9: Steel Construction7
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Chapter 8: Masonry And Ordinary Construction10
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Chapter 7: Wood Construction10
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Chapter6: Foundation9
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Chapter5: Interior finishes9
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Chapter 4: Building Systems7
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Fire Extinguishers9
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Chapter 1: Building Construction19
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Chapter 3: Structural Design Features17
