Building Foundations Practice Question
Building foundations should rest on _______.
A. Shallow soils in temperate climates (less than 2 feet deep)
B. Peat
C. Sand
D. Topsoil
Answer: C. Sand
Peat and topsoil are organic, so they are unstable. In temperate and cold climates, foundations should rest below the frost line, typically more than two feet deep. Sand may not seem stable, but it is! If you’ve been to the beach, you’ve almost certainly seen hundreds of buildings supported by sandy soil. This house is on friction piles (telephone poles driven into the ground); this one is likely on a spread footer concrete foundation.
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What is an Environmental Engineer?
Another name for a mechanical engineer. NO
Another name for a structural engineer. NO
How about a person that keep an eye on our environment, lab work etc. Such as,
Environmental engineering is the branch of engineering that is concerned with protecting people from the effects of adverse environmental effects, such as pollution, as well as improving environmental quality. Environmental engineers work to improve recycling, waste disposal, public health, and water and air pollution control, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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