What is a water table?
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The level of water below the surface of the ground is referred to as the
"water table".
Define compaction and surcharging.
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, Compaction- compressing soils to release air trapped between the grains.
Creates higher bearing capacity.
Surcharging- adding soils to a site in order to increase the weight on the
soils and aid in compaction. Lengthy process could take 6-12 months.
How does the level of the water table on the site affect the design of the foundation?
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If the water table is located less than 6' below the surface, this is
considered high and will limit foundation design.
A mat slab or pole foundation may be necessary in order to evenly
distribute the loads of the building on site.
If done correctly, Programming should
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1. Clarify the Owner's intentions.
2. Set a mutually agreed upon direction for the design.
3. Reduce change orders during construction.
4. Minimize disputes between Owner and Architect
5. Establish a basis for resolving differences of opinion.
6. Minimize redundancy from wasted spaces or poor relationships.
Name the soil types.
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The level of water below the surface of the ground is referred to as the
"water table".
Define compaction and surcharging.
Give this one a try later!
, Compaction- compressing soils to release air trapped between the grains.
Creates higher bearing capacity.
Surcharging- adding soils to a site in order to increase the weight on the
soils and aid in compaction. Lengthy process could take 6-12 months.
How does the level of the water table on the site affect the design of the foundation?
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If the water table is located less than 6' below the surface, this is
considered high and will limit foundation design.
A mat slab or pole foundation may be necessary in order to evenly
distribute the loads of the building on site.
If done correctly, Programming should
Give this one a try later!
1. Clarify the Owner's intentions.
2. Set a mutually agreed upon direction for the design.
3. Reduce change orders during construction.
4. Minimize disputes between Owner and Architect
5. Establish a basis for resolving differences of opinion.
6. Minimize redundancy from wasted spaces or poor relationships.
Name the soil types.
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