Exam 13: Foundation Walls

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The locations of windows ____.

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.

The accompanying figure shows ____.

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

____ is a Portland cement mixture that has high strength.

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

____ is the most common foundation material.

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

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

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

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

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

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