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Chapter 4: STRUCTURE
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- 1Although all houses move slightly, the amount of movement should not:* cause failure of interior finishes
*put undue stress on joints or individual components
*affect the usability & operation of house systems (i.e. windows shouln't jam, pipes shouldn't be broken, elec. wires shouldn't be pulled, etc.) - 2Most importantly, the structure shouldsafely support the live loads imposed upon it
- 3The most successful structures:Stay Still
- 4The two functions of foundations are:1. To transfer the live and dead loads to the soil over a large enough area so neither the soil or the building move
2. Prevent frost from moving the building - 5Live loads include?The weight of people , furniture, snow, rain, and wind.
- 6What are the force directions of live loads?1. Gravity- (weight of objects)- vertical downward
2. Soil and Frost- all directions - 7What are three common configurations for foundations?* Basements
*Crawl Spaces
*Slab On Grade - 8What is slab on grade?Concrete floor slide poured on grade level
- 9Floor Slabs May Be:1. Floating- supported by ground but independent of perimeter foundations
2. Supported- the floor slab integrated into foundation system; the foundation supports the slab
3. Monolitihic- an integrated part of the footing - 10What is a Pilaster?thickening of the foundation wall
- 11When are piles used?Instead of footings, typically where soil quality is poor.
- 12What are the two ways piles can work?1. driven down until they bear on bedrock or other sound substrate.
2. Driven into the soil enough until the
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