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36) What component joins a cluster of piles to distribute the building loads from above equally among each pile? a. belled caisson b. tie beam c. pile cap d. footing 37) Which of the following is not a property of mild steel? C a. inherently resistant to corrosion ob. available in a range of standard sizes and shapes c. high tensile strength d. relatively low cost 38) What is the most common spacing for studs in conventional light wood frame construction? a. 36" 0.C. b. 12" 0.C c. 48" 0.C Cd. 16" O.C. 39) Which type of foundation system was used by Enric Miralles + Carme Pinós for their Igualada Cemetery project? a. grade beams c b. foundation walls c. piles с с d. retaining walls 40) The type of foundation used in a building is determined primarily by and a. context; excavation requirements b. topography; building program C c. budget; local customs с d. soil conditions; building loads 41) What are the nominal dimensions of a standard sheet of plywood sheathing? Ca. 4 ft x 8 ft C b. 3 ft x 6 ft C c. 6 ft x 10 ft C d. 2 ft x 4 ft