foundations

Glossary

Strip foundations

Strip foundations consist of a continuous strip, usually of concrete, formed centrally under load bearing walls. This continuous strip serves […]

Glossary

Pad foundations

On made up ground and ground with poor bearing capacity where a firm, natural bed of, for example, gravel or

Glossary

Raft foundations

A raft foundation consists of a raft of reinforced concrete under the whole of a building. This type of foundation

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