Residential Foundations

What is the purpose of a building foundation?

• Provide a level, stable surface to safely support a building

• Transfer building loads to the soil

• Anchor the building from wind, flood, and seismic loads

• all of the above

Which of the following is NOT a design consideration when creating a building foundation?

• Frost Depth

• Flood Elevation

• Cost

• Thermal Load Transfer

Which of the following could be considered a dead load?

• Weight of the building

• Weight of occupants

• Weight of furniture

• Gusts of wind

Which of the following could be considered a live load in a building?

• Weight of the building

• Weight of occupants

• Wind gusts

• Flooding

Which of the following could be considered a lateral load in a building?

• Weight of the building

• Weight of the occupants

• Weight of furniture

• Wind gusts

Of the following soil types, which has the highest bearing pressure?

• Sand

• Clay

• Gravel

• Silt

Would silt be the best soil type under a foundation in an area of HIGH flood risk?

• Yes

• No

The foundation of the building must be __________________ the frost line of the region

• Above

• Below

Silt or clay soils with a high water table are ________________________ susceptible to frost

• highly

• not

• somewhat

What is the frost depth in Indiana?

• 4"

• 20"

• 33"

• 45"