Foundations
What is the minimum/typical height of a standard crawlspace foundation
44"
How is concrete estimated
in cubic yards
True or false: Concrete is safe on your skin
False
True or False: Clean water is necessary when mixing concrete
False
True or False: Concrete is fire resistant and rodent resistant
True
Footings are placed below this line
Frost line
What is the formula for cubic feet
LxWxD
Metal rods that strengthen concrete
rebar
What is the name of the professional that works with concrete
Concrete finisher or Cement Mason
What does CTE stand for
Career and Technical Education
Name 3 parts of a foundations
footing, pier footing, foundation wall, etc..
What is the formula for cubic yards?
LxWxD/27
What is the standard curing time for concrete
24-48 hours
These are used to help concrete maintain its shape when wet
Forms
What is the width of a footing that has a foundation wall of 16"
32"
This foundation component ties the sill plate to the foundation wall
anchor bolt
43
64
The components that make up concrete
cement, water, agregate
What is the minimum thickness of a slab on grade
8"
What does GPS stand for
Global Positioning System
The name of the groove that keeps a foundation wall from shifting
Key/grip
How many cubic yards of concrete is needed for a side walk that measures 3'x44'x5"
2.004
What is the joint called that is between 2 bricks or 2 blocks
mortar joint
This test is used to check if concrete will hold its shape
Slump test
What is the imaginary line in the earth that separates east hemisphere and west hemisphere
prime meridian