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This document appears to be part of an exam for an architecture course focusing on foundation plans. It contains 7 pages with multiple choice questions about various foundation system components as shown in figures D204.01 through D204.03. The questions cover topics like identifying specific foundation elements in the figures, definitions of terms, and general properties and relationships between different foundation components.

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Foundation Design

This document appears to be part of an exam for an architecture course focusing on foundation plans. It contains 7 pages with multiple choice questions about various foundation system components as shown in figures D204.01 through D204.03. The questions cover topics like identifying specific foundation elements in the figures, definitions of terms, and general properties and relationships between different foundation components.

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

Figure D204.02

Which 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

In Figure D204.02, what letter represents the Double Joists? A A B B C C D D

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In Figure D204.02, what letter represents the Pier? A A B B C C D D

Figure D204.01

In Figure D204.01, what number represents the Girder? A 5 B 6 C 7 D 8

In Figure D204.01, item 4 is a: A Column. B Pier. C Pilaster. D Sill.

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In Figure D204.01, what is item 1? A Footing B Foundation C Pier D Pilaster

Figure D204.03

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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

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In Figure D204.03, item 7 is a: A Drain tile. B Pier. C Pilaster. D Footing. In Figure D204.03, what is item 1? A Pier B Double Joist C Girder D Pilaster What determines the connection between floor 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 Which of the definitions below defines Drain 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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What does the foundation illustrated by Figure D204.03 best describe? A Crawl Space B Basement C Rock D Wood 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 In Figure D204.03, item 4 is a/an: A Access Door. B Drain Tile. C Casement Window. D Vent. In Figure D204.03, item 5 is a/an: A Access Door. B Lavatory. C Vent. D Window.

14 joists and the foundation plan?

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15 tile?

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Which 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 Of what does a Slab foundation system 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

20 difference in its ability to resist:


A Lateral earth loads. B Live loads. C Dead loads. D Water table.

The shape of a foundation wall makes a

21 of the footing up to the first floor level?


A Knee wall B Foundation wall C Partition wall D Retaining wall

What is the vertical wall that extends from the top

17 consist?

22 the floor system known as?


A Lally column B Lintel C Pier D Wall stud

What is the vertical masonry post used to support

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Which 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.

23 column?

What is the difference between a pier and A Bearing capacity B Soil impact C Concrete block D Reinforcing bars What 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

Which consists of a footing and a poured 19 concrete wall that forms an inverted T? A A-Foundation B T-Foundation C Slab Foundation D Pilaster

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B 4 perforated drain pipe C Non-perforated PVC pipe D Saw dust and mulch mixture How would the correct note for a built-up wooden 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 What do dashed lines drawn parallel to both sides of 27 a foundation wall most likely represent? A Drain tile B Footings C Foundation vents D Piers What would the BEST note for a pier or column What should be used to remove excess ground A Loose dirt and gravel mix under the footing

30 double joists?

What is the relationship between floor joists and 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.

26 girder read?

31 masonry block?

What is the actual size of a 8 x 8 x 16 concrete 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

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What is the actual thickness of 8 concrete block? A 8 B 7-1/4 C 7-5/8 D 8-3/8 Slab Foundation Systems: A Must have the monolithic footing. B Must have separately footing. C Require labor intensive construction. D Have pressure treated studs. Which is an example of Dead Loads? A Snow B People and pets C Roof shingles D Furniture

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28 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

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Floor Joist length is determined by all of the 29 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.

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How deep should a footing be placed? A Elevation B Fill line C Below frost line D Grade

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