Structure Section#1 Quiz#1

1. An inspector must inspect two components, what are they?
2. which structural elements must be described in report?
3. List two functions of footings and foundations.
    (1) transfer loads.
    (2) resist frost
4. Define dead loads and live loads in one sentence.
5. List seven common soil types in order of strength.
    (1) bedrock
    (2) gravel
    (3) coarse sand
    (4) fine sand
    (5) clay
    (6) silt
    (7) organic material
6.Describe in one sentence how frost can affect foundations.
7. List three common foundations configurations.
8. List three common slab-on-grade arrangements.
9. Define in one sentence each
                  - spread footings
                  - pad footings
                  - pilasters
                  - piles
                  - piers
                  - grade beams