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Applied Technology

Applied Technology · Quick practice · answer shown after each question

Foundations and formwork

Question 1 of 9

Question 1 of 9

A pile foundation transfers loads to

A. deeper firm strata B. the surface only C. the roof D. nearby buildings

Question 2 of 9

Question 2 of 9

Formwork is

A. a temporary mould into which concrete is poured B. a permanent wall C. a roof covering D. a floor tile

Question 3 of 9

Question 3 of 9

Blinding concrete is a

A. thin layer of weak concrete at the bottom of a foundation trench B. roof screed C. wall plaster D. paving slab

Question 4 of 9

Question 4 of 9

A pad foundation supports

A. an individual column B. a long wall C. the whole building as one slab D. nothing

Question 5 of 9

Question 5 of 9

A foundation that covers the whole area of a building, used on weak soils, is a

A. strip foundation B. raft foundation C. pad foundation D. stepped foundation

Question 6 of 9

Question 6 of 9

Formwork in concrete work is used to

A. cure bricks B. mix concrete C. hold wet concrete in shape until it hardens D. cut steel

Question 7 of 9

Question 7 of 9

A damp-proof course (DPC) in a wall prevents

A. noise B. cracks from heat C. termites only D. moisture rising from the ground

Question 8 of 9

Question 8 of 9

A continuous strip of concrete under a load-bearing wall is a

A. pile foundation B. pad foundation C. raft foundation D. strip foundation

Question 9 of 9

Question 9 of 9

Releasing agents are applied to formwork to

A. prevent concrete sticking to it B. colour the concrete C. speed up setting D. add strength

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