Foundation Design

Directions For Numbers 1- 35 : Read each of the following multiple-choice items and thepossible answers carefully. Mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet or asinstructed by your teacher. Remember: Make no marks on this test.

Figure D204.02

1Which of the definitions below defines unexcavated as shown in Figure D204.02?

A Area of compacted earth fill

B Concrete floor that is suspended 6” above the grade

C Location where the earth is not to be dug out

D Location where the ground level that is lower than the surrounding areas

2 In Figure D204.02, what letter represents the “Double Joists”?

A A

B B

C C

D D

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3 In Figure D204.02, what letter represents the “Pier”?

A A

B B

C C

D D

Figure D204.01

4 In Figure D204.01, what number represents the “Girder”?

A 5

B 6

C 7

D 8

5 In Figure D204.01, item 4 is a:

A Column.

B Pier.

C Pilaster.

D Sill.


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6In Figure D204.01, what is item 1?

A Footing

B Foundation

C Pier

D Pilaster

Figure D204.03


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7 At number 10 in Figure D204.03, there are a series of 6’-8” measurements. What do those dimensions locate?

A Piers

B Double Joists

C Girders

D Pilasters

8 What does the foundation illustrated by Figure D204.03 best describe?

A Crawl Space

B Basement

C Rock

D Wood

9 In Figure D204.03, what is specified in the symbol identified by item 8?

A Double joist size, spacing and direction

B Built-up girder size and spacing

C Spacing and direction

D Subfloor sheeting direction and spacing

10 In Figure D204.03, item 4 is a/an:

A Access Door.

B Drain Tile.

C Casement Window.

D Vent.

11 In Figure D204.03, item 5 is a/an:

A Access Door.

B Lavatory.

C Vent.

D Window.

12 In Figure D204.03, item 7 is a:

A Drain tile.

B Pier.

C Pilaster.

D Footing.

13In Figure D204.03, what is item 1?

A Pier

B Double Joist

C Girder

D Pilaster

14What determines the connection between floor joists and the foundation plan?

A Floor joists are vertical members shown in the foundation plan

B Floor joist direction is shown on the foundation plan

C Floor joists are typically made of concrete

D Floor joists are the lowest member of the foundation system

15Which of the definitions below defines “Drain tile”?

A Black plastic with holes on half of its circumference

B Red clay put together with short spaces between the sections

C Black cast iron put together with bells

D White PVC with no holes or spaces


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16Which of the definitions below defines piers?

A Horizontal members used to support the ends of floor joists

B Horizontal members used to support walls

C Vertical members used to support floor systems

D Vertical members used to support roof structures

17Of what does a “Slab foundation” system consist?

A Monolithic concrete floor and footing

B Concrete floor suspended above a closely spaced system of piers

C Pressure treated plywood floor laid on a 4” gravel base

D Wood floor above a “crawl space”

18Which of the definitions below defines live loads?

A Fixed or moving weights that are not a part of the structure

B Framing materials both vertical and horizontal types

C Fixed weights that are part of the structure

D Weights of more than 500 lbs/sq. ft.

19 Which consists of a footing and a poured concrete wall that forms an inverted T?

A A-Foundation

B T-Foundation

C Slab Foundation

D Pilaster

20 The shape of a foundation wall makes a difference in its ability to resist:

A Lateral earth loads.

B Live loads.

C Dead loads.

D Water table.

21 What is the vertical wall that extends from the top of the footing up to the first floor level?

A Knee wall

B Foundation wall

C Partition wall

D Retaining wall

22What is the vertical masonry post used to support the floor system known as?

A Lally column

B Lintel

C Pier

D Wall stud

23What is the difference between a pier and column?

A Bearing capacity

B Soil impact

C Concrete block

D Reinforcing bars

24What does a drain tile remove?

A Waste from the sewage system

B Water that collects around the foundation wall

C Water that collects in the septic tank

D Water standing above the septic tank


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25What should be used to remove excess ground water from around the footing?

A Loose dirt and gravel mix under the footing

B 4” perforated drain pipe

C Non-perforated PVC pipe

D Saw dust and mulch mixture

26How would the correct note for a built-up wooden girder read?

A 3 – 2 x 10 #2 SPF Girder

B W 8 x 14 Girder

C 6 x 12 LVL Girder

D 2 x 10 @ 16” OC Girder

27What do dashed lines drawn parallel to both sides of a foundation wall most likely represent?

A Drain tile

B Footings

C Foundation vents

D Piers

28What would the BEST note for a pier or column footing?

A 2’-0” x 2’-0” x 10” CONC PIER FOOT

B 2’-0” x 2’-0” CONC PIER FOOT

C 2’-0” x 8” CONT CONC PIER FOOT

D 3000 PSI CONC FOOT

29Floor Joist length is determined by all of the following EXCEPT:

A Consideration of live and dead loads.

B Density of earth supporting foundation.

C Material strength of the floor joist.

D Size of the floor joist.

30What is the relationship between floor joists and double joists?

A Both are typically made of concrete.

B They run perpendicular to each other.

C They run parallel to each other.

D Both are vertical foundation members.

31What is the actual size of a 8” x 8” x 16” concrete masonry block?

A 8” x 8” x 16”

B 7-1/2” x 7-1/2” x 15-1/2”

C 7-5/8” x 7-5/8” x 15-5/8”

D 7-3/4” x 7-3/4” x 15-3/4

32 What is the actual thickness of 8” concrete block?

A 8”

B 7-1/4”

C 7-5/8”

D 8-3/8”

33Slab Foundation Systems:

A Must have the monolithic footing.

B Must have separately footing.

C Require labor intensive construction.

D Have pressure treated studs.

34Which is an example of Dead Loads?

A Snow

B People and pets

C Roof shingles

D Furniture


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35How deep should a footing be placed?

A Elevation

B Fill line

C Below frost line

D Grade


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