Exam 5: Foundations

To reduce the amount of Portland cement in a concrete mixture, other materials must be substituted such as coal fly ash and ____.

Typically made of foam, ____ are used to create exterior walls for both foundations and above-grade locations.

There are four basic foundation designs from which to choose: basement, crawl space, ____, and piers, each of which can be constructed using a variety of materials and methods.

Although stucco is typically applied directly to the foundation, traditional brick or stone that ranges between ____ thick must be installed on a footing or brick ledge that requires additional concrete in the foundation structure.

Asphalt-based ____ products do not provide sufficient resistance to groundwater, nor are they durable enough to last the life of a structure.

Match each statement with item below -Support a house by providing intermediate supports between beams, eliminating the need for continuous foundation walls and reducing the materials required to support the home.

Most foundations use ____ for some or all of their construction.

Without adequate drainage, water can collect against the foundation wall, creating ____ pressure that can drive water into the foundation through cracks and gaps and, in severe cases, cause structural damage.

Match each statement with item below -Created by heating a mixture of materials that typically includes limestone and silica.

Prefabricated concrete foundations are a ____ concrete reinforced with concrete studs, header, and footer.

Foundations of wood are referred to as ____ foundations, and they can be fabricated in a shop or on the job site by using wood that is pressure-treated to withstand moisture and pest damage from ground contact.