Question

The superstructure of a building is the part that is entirely above its foundation or basement.

(a) True

(b) False

This question was addressed to me in unit test.

My doubt is from Circular, Semicircular, Hexagonal & Half Hexagonal Rooms in chapter Methods of Building Estimate & Estimate of Building of Civil Engineering Drawing

Answer 1

The correct option is (a) True

Easy explanation: A superstructure is an upward extension of an existing structure above a baseline called Ground Level in general and it usually serves the purpose of the structure’s intended use.

In Buildings, the portion of the structure that is above ground level that receives the live load is referred to as Superstructure. The superstructure of a building is the part that is entirely above its foundation or basement.