Skip to main content

Foundations

What soil or site conditions would require this foundation type?

A. soil near grade is not appropriate for spread footings, and side friction is desired
B. low soil bearing or heavy load ratio to soil pressures
C. exterior column is too close to property line for footing to extend
D. where grade beam is required to transfer loads to piles

AnswerA mat or raft foundation is used when there is B. low soil bearing or heavy loads ratio to soil pressures.
ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD

Comments

Try These Too!

Vertical louvers

On which elevations of a building are vertical louvers generally more effective? Select 2 A. East B. South C. West D. North Answer A. East and C. West (answer applies for northern hemisphere) ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD

Friction loss

Friction loss or static head in sizing of air ducts is given in this expression of units: A. pounds per square inch B. inches of water per 100 feet C. inches of refrigerant per 100 feet D. inches of water per foot Answer B. inches of water per 100 feet ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

Joint ventures

Which AIA document series includes agreements for joint ventures? A. A-series B. B-series C. C-series D. D-series E. G-series Answer C. C-series covers architect/consultant documents including joint ventures.