Question 1

"Normally, load bearing structures are provided with shallow foundation", is it true or false?

Accepted Answer

Shallow foundations are typically used for load-bearing structures because they are more economical and easier to construct than deep foundations.

Question 2

"Framed structures are provided with deep foundation", is it true or false?

Accepted Answer

Framed structures are provided with deep foundation to transfer the load to a deeper and stronger layer of soil.

Question 3

As per the IS, what is minimum opening for window of the total floor area?

Accepted Answer

According to the Indian Standards (IS), the minimum window opening should be 10% of the total floor area to ensure adequate natural light and ventilation.

Question 4

Window sills are provided at……….

Accepted Answer

Window sills are provided at the bottom of the window to protect the wall below from water damage and to help shed water away from the building.

Question 5

Coping is provided at…..

Accepted Answer

Coping is provided at the top of a parapet to protect the wall from weathering and water ingress.

Question 6

What is purpose of foundation……..

Accepted Answer

The purpose of a foundation is to distribute the structure's weight, support the structure, and distribute non-uniform loads, making all of the provided options correct.

Question 7

"For shallow foundation depth of foundation is less than or equal to the width of the foundation" is it true or false?

Accepted Answer

True. In civil engineering, a shallow foundation is defined as one where its depth is less than or equal to its width.

Question 8

"For deep foundation depth of foundation is less than or equal to the width of the foundation" is it true or false?

Accepted Answer

For deep foundations, the depth of the foundation is greater than its width, which is the opposite of the statement given. Deep foundations are used to transfer building loads to deeper, more stable soil layers when the surface soils are not capable of supporting the loads. Examples include piles and drilled shafts.

Question 9

Which one of this is not a shallow foundation?

Accepted Answer

Pile foundation is a deep foundation, unlike the other options which are shallow foundations.

Question 10

Raft footing is used for……..

Accepted Answer

Raft footing is used to spread the load over a large area, making it suitable for low soil pressure, heavy loads, and large variations in column loads.

Question 11

Which one of this is not a type of deep foundation?

Accepted Answer

Strap footing is a type of shallow foundation, not a deep foundation.

Question 12

Sheet pile is used for…..

Accepted Answer

Sheet piles are used for all the mentioned purposes: isolating foundations, protecting river banks, and serving as cutoff walls under dams.

Question 13

"Frication pile is use for the hard soil." is it true or false?

Accepted Answer

Frication piles, also known as friction piles, are used primarily in soft or loose soil to transfer the building load to a depth where the soil is capable of providing adequate support. They do not rely on hard soil for their load-bearing capacity.

Question 14

"Timber pile is suitable for the humid environment." is it true or false?

Accepted Answer

The answer of "Timber pile is suitable for the humid...

Question 15

Length of the under reamed pile is……..

Accepted Answer

The answer of Length of the under reamed pile is……..
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Question 16

"Box caisson is used for the shallow depth of water." Is it true or false?

Accepted Answer

True, box caissons are indeed used for shallow water depths, typically for the construction of structures such as piers or foundations where the water depth does not allow for more complex or deeper foundation methods.

Question 17

Pneumatic caisson is used for depth of water……

Accepted Answer

Pneumatic caissons are typically used for depths ranging from 12 to 35 meters, as they provide a dry working environment for construction workers at these depths.

Question 18

Rockfill cofferdam used for a depth of water up to……

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rockfill cofferdam used for a depth of...

Question 19

Face of the wall is……..

Accepted Answer

The face of the wall refers to the side which is exposed to the weather, as it is the outer surface that faces the external environment.

Question 20

Bed is……….

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bed is……….
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Quiz 2: Foundations, Masonry, and Construction Materials