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Quick team quiz #1. What is the purpose of a foundation ? To support the load of the building/ to distribute the load onto the ground below the building . What is one role of a house structure ? Thermal, sound, security, weather, privacy, What is a DPC
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Quick team quiz #1 • What is the purpose of a foundation? • To support the load of the building/ to distribute the load onto the ground below the building. • What is one role of a house structure? • Thermal, sound, security, weather, privacy, • What is a DPC • Layer of plastic in between brick courses to prevent moisture rising • What does DPM stand for? • Damp proof membrane • Why are engineering bricks used underground? • Strength, less absorbent to moisture
When would you use a pile foundation? • In ground where the load bearing strata is very deep • Why is a strip foundation better than a trench or mass fill foundation? • It used less concrete • Where will you find the superstructure? • Above ground • In addition to water what are the ingredients in concrete? • Aggregate, cement • Why is steel added to concrete? • To add tensile strength (when it is being bent)