Question 1
Structural fill placed under a light commercial slab must be compacted to 95 percent of its maximum dry density. Which laboratory test establishes that maximum dry density?
Correct Answer:
Standard Proctor compaction test (ASTM D698)
Question 2
A load-bearing wall carries 3,000 pounds per linear foot on undisturbed clay soil with a presumptive load-bearing value of 1,500 psf. What is the minimum required footing width to safely distribute the load?
Correct Answer:
24 inches
Question 3
Georgia's state minimum standard residential code, based on the 2018 IRC with state amendments, establishes what minimum foundation depth since the state has no defined frost line?
Correct Answer:
12 inches
Question 4
According to the 2018 IRC presumptive load-bearing values, which soil type has the lowest capacity for supporting foundation loads?
Correct Answer:
Clay, sandy clay, silty clay, clayey silt at 1,500 psf
Question 5
Per the 2018 IRC, what is the minimum thickness for a spread footing?
Correct Answer:
6 inches
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