Q1 Key Takeaways Flashcards
(13 cards)
Ancient builders relied on what?
experience and local materials to create stable foundations.
What did the Industrial Revolution introduced ?
new materials and the concept of scientific testing.
Modern geotechnical engineering and technology allowed what advancements in architecture?
precise foundation design and construction.
Foundations may not be the most glamorous part of a building, but no matter how impressive a building looks, ____
“it’s only as strong as the foundation beneath it.”
Why deep foundations matter:
Why not a shallow foundation?
Shallow foundations (e.g., footings or slabs) work for small buildings on strong soil
What keeps the Burj Khalifa’s weight from sinking into the weak soil/sand?
Deep foundations allow it to stand tall and stable
Foundation choice depends on what two things?
soil conditions & building height
What’s ideal for skyscrapers in weak soil?
Bored piles
What is the backbone of skyscrapers?
Burj Khalifa is a benchmark in deep foundation engineering.
Deep foundations are the backbone of skyscrapers
What is essential for any large-scale project?
bored piles, pile caps, and grade beams
What was Burj Khalifa to engineering?
the benchmark in deep foundation engineering.
