Deck 13: Foundation Walls

Question 1

The accompanying figure shows ____.

A) an anchor bolt
B) base molds
C) grout
D) insulation

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Since the materials differ, the drawings and their interpretation for masonry and concrete foundations greatly differ.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

In a wood foundation, the foundation walls are framed with lumber that has been pressure treated to make it rot resistant and insect resistant.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

If the top of the girder is to be flush with the top of the foundation beam, ____ must be provided in the foundation.

A) channels
B) anchors
C) extensions
D) pockets

Question 5

In the accompanying figure, the ____ supports the floor framing.

A) pocket
B) girder
C) anchor bolt
D) mold

Question 6

Anchor bolts are normally shown on the foundation plan.

Question 7

The top of the foundation wall may be stepped to accommodate varying floor levels in the ____ (construction above the foundation).

A) anchor
B) crawl space
C) wall section
D) superstructure

Question 8

It is common practice to use one course of ____-inch solid block as the top course of a masonry foundation wall.

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Question 9

Prefabricated wire reinforcement is available in varying sizes for different sizes of concrete blocks.

Question 10

____ is the most common foundation material.

A) Hardwood
B) Concrete
C) Steel
D) Brass

Question 11

The locations of windows ____.

A) should be coincident with the air space
B) should not be noted on the window schedule
C) should be dimensioned on the foundation plan
D) should be next to the beam pockets

Question 12

All drawing sets include, at least, a(n) ____ showing how the foundation is built, how it is secured to the footings, and any special construction at the top of the foundation wall.

A) electrical plan
B) cellar elevation
C) diorama
D) wall section

Question 13

In concrete foundations, ____ bolts are placed in the top of the foundation.

A) anchor
B) girder
C) pocket
D) beam

Question 14

A(n) ____ pocket is a recess in the wall to hold the girder.

A) expansion
B) beam
C) joist
D) grout

Question 15

____ is a Portland cement mixture that has high strength.

A) Plaster
B) Grout
C) Masonry
D) Girder

Question 16

A built-up wood girder is usually indicated by ____ and a note specifying the number of pieces of wood and their sizes.

A) a single solid line
B) a single dotted line
C) two or more lines
D) a circle

Question 17

If windows are to be included in the foundation, the form carpenter or mason must provide rough openings of the proper size.

Question 18

The details for a masonry foundation may call for horizontal reinforcement in every second or third course. This is usually prefabricated ____ reinforcement to be embedded in the mortar joints.

A) concrete
B) wood
C) steel bar
D) wire

Question 19

The outside surface of the foundation wall is laid out using previously constructed ____.

A) anchor bolts
B) base molds
C) batter boards
D) girders

Question 20

ICFs are typically made of rigid foam, such as Styrofoam.

Question 21

The ____ opening is the size of the opening required in the foundation wall to accommodate the window.

A) nominal
B) masonry
C) anchor
D) girder

Question 22

All the nails in a wood foundation are ____ to prevent rusting.

A) copper
B) titanium
C) aluminum
D) stainless steel

Question 23

In a wood foundation, the framing is covered with a plywood skin, and the plywood is covered with ____ film for complete moisture proofing.

A) polyester
B) polyethylene
C) polypropylene
D) PVC

Question 24

ICFs are typically made of rigid foam, but they can also be made of other materials, such as _______________.

A) concrete
B) aluminum
C) stainless steel
D) mineralized wood chips

Question 25

STD. WT. STL. COL. stands for ____.

A) standard weight, structural column
B) standard weight, steel column
C) standard width, structural column
D) standard width, steel column

Question 26

Concrete and ____ masonry units are the traditional materials for building foundations.

A) concrete
B) ICF
C) wood
D) brick

Question 27

A(n) ____ is a thickened section of the foundation, which helps it resist the pressure exerted by the earth on the outside.

A) pilaster
B) girder
C) anchor
D) beam

Question 28

In the above diagram, a(n) _________________ is a recess in the wall to hold the girder.

A) air space
B) beam pocket
C) masonry opening
D) pocket