substructures, basements

Question 1

what are basements

Answer 1

A basement is a level of a building that is partly or completely below ground.

Question 2

what is the purpose of constructing basements

Answer 2

Providing extra space for residences and facilities

Question 3

what is a full basement

Answer 3

the basement is the same size of the main floor and is not less than 7 foot high

Question 4

what is a cellar basement

Answer 4

they are also of the same size
as the main floor but access to the basement can be
gained directly from outside the building.

Question 5

what is a partial basement

Answer 5

These are constructed to cover
some part of the size of the main floor, usually half.

Question 6

what is a walkout basement

Answer 6

it is built into the hills with at least a door that opens to the exterior

Question 7

what is a walkup basement

Answer 7

These are constructed to cover
some part of the size of the main floor, usually half.

Question 8

what is crawlspace

Answer 8

These are constructed to cover
some part of the size of the main floor, usually half.

Question 9

what is structural strength and integrity

Answer 9

Structural strength is a material’s ability to withstand force before it breaks or deforms

Question 10

what is waterproofing and drainage

Answer 10

Waterproof membranes for compact drainage is the process of making a structure resistant to water penetration, while drainage is the system that manages and diverts water away from that structure