Question 1

What is the process of establishing the building outline on the ground called?

Accepted Answer

LAYING and STAKING

Answer

Laying Foundations

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Site Planning

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Ground Structuring

Question 2

What is the bottom part of a foundation known as?

Accepted Answer

FOOTING

Answer

Ground Pad

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Foundation Floor

Answer

Base Slab

Question 3

Which member transfers loads from the beam and slab to the foundation?

Accepted Answer

COLUMN

Answer

Joist

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Rafter

Answer

Beam

Question 4

What is a stirrup in construction?

Accepted Answer

A closed steel loop that adds reinforcement

Answer

An open support

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A type of beam

Answer

A foundation base

Question 5

What does a tie beam connect?

Accepted Answer

Two column members or rafters

Answer

Floor and ceiling

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Foundation and soil

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Roof and walls

Question 6

What type of elements are RC beams?

Accepted Answer

Structural elements designed to carry transverse external loads

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Non-structural elements

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Insulating materials

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Decorative components

Question 7

What geometric shape is primarily utilized in the design of trusses?

Accepted Answer

Connected triangles

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Squares

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Circles

Answer

Rectangles

Question 8

What may cause a foundation to settle or move?

Accepted Answer

Soil bearing capacity failure

Answer

Excessive weight

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Weather changes

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Incorrect materials

Question 9

What does sheer distortion of the soil refer to?

Accepted Answer

Displacement of soil layers

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Soil drying

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Water erosion

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Soil compaction

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a cause of foundation movement?

Accepted Answer

Excessive decoration on the structure

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Sheer distortion of the soil

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Deflection of the foundation structure

Answer

Soil compression

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