1. Unit 1 Lesson 2 Bell Work Key Words Foundations Loading
Starter: Watch the video clip and tell me what makes the house collapse…….
Unit 1
Lesson 2
Bell Work
What is this drawing showing?
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What is meant by live and dead load?
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Where are the loadings transferred to?
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Label on this drawing where is the substructure and any parts of the structure you can identify.
Learning Objective
To know what is meant by a foundation and what they do. (Pass)
To be able to tell the different types of foundation. (Merit)
Challenge objective: To identify risks, hazards and control measures involved in excavation
(Distinction.)

2. List 5 things that could be dangerous when excavating for foundations.
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Test what you have learned:
Answer the following exam question...
Go for 5!
List 5 things that could be dangerous when excavating for foundations.
Give two functions of a foundation.
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Learning Objective
To know what is meant by a foundation and what they do. (Pass)
To be able to tell the different types of foundation. (Merit)
Challenge objective: To identify risks, hazards and control measures involved in excavation
(Distinction.)
Exam Question
What is the name of the foundation shown in this cross sectional diagram?
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There are several different types of foundation:
Pile, strip, deep strip, mass fill, and raft. Match these names to the pictures.