1. How do weight and applications of loads affect the design of a structure?
-You must know how heavy the loads are that are going to be in the rooms so you can build a strong material to hold it up.
2. What are the factors that determine if soil is suitable to support a structure?
-The strength of the soil, if it is loose or hard soil, and if it will change due to the weather.
3. How does the various load types, soil bearing capacities, and drainage influence the design of a foundation?
-What is being placed on the foundation such as a skyscraper or a shed. The soil bearing capacity determines weather your foundation will sink straight into the ground.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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