Exam 27: Floor Systems and Foundation Support

The crawl space is the area formed between the floor system and the ground.

Which of these components should be specified by note only?

A ____ is a horizontal load-bearing member that spans between two or more supports at the foundation level.

Slabs built above grade are most commonly used in basements.

A _____ is used to provide support for floor joists and the subfloor when they intersect the concrete.

When concrete construction must be interrupted, a ____is used to provide a clean surface where work can be resumed.

Concrete slabs can often be poured over unstable soil by using a method of reinforcement known as ____.

A concrete slab is often used for the floor system of residences in warm, dry climates.

Which of these are used to span between the foundation walls?

The floor slab can be poured as an extension of the foundation wall and footing, in what is referred to as monolithic construction.

Friction between the slab and the soil causes cracking, which can be controlled by a(n) ____.

Which of these components should be shown on a slab foundation plan?

When a municipality requires a concrete slab to be insulated to prevent heat loss, the insulation must always be placed on top of the slab.

The post-and-beam floor system is a popular floor framing choice for _____.

When a slab is placed on more than 4" (100 mm) of uncompacted fill, _____ should be specified to help the slab resist cracking.