1. Competency: 204.00 Draw Foundation Plans Objective: 204.02 Identify terminology related to foundation plans.

2. T-Foundations Name is derived from shape Wall and footing may be separate or monolithic Wall centered on footing

3. Slab Foundations Monolithic or poured separately from footing Rebar or fiber mesh prevents cracking Less time and labor than T-Foundation Base of footing extends below frost line

4. Pier & Post Foundation Piers & Columns Vertical members support floor systems Piers Shorter than columns/posts Used in crawl space Posts/Columns Used in basements

5. Pier & Post Foundation Footings Support piers and columns Beams (girders) Replace bearing walls between piers and columns

6. Foundation Plan