0
Its all about the type of soil and the building structure is going to build on it.
If the site soil is not the type (i.e; like clay soil, the soil cannot having load bearing capacity etc.,) for constructing big buildings, its better to go for raft foundation. Because, this type of foundation spreads the load of building to overall area and if the foundations are constructing very near by each other means. In that time also, this foundation can be laid.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How do you build raft foundation?
just pour concrete on caison
What is a raft beam?
The perimeter beam around the edge of a raft foundation.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of raft foundation?
The main advantage of a raft foundation is that it is more economical. Another advantage is that it requires little excavation. The disadvantages of raft foundations are that there is a greater potential for erosion, and they require specific treatments to bear a load.
What are the disadvantages of raft foundation?
disvantages of a narrow strip foundation
What is a rafter foundation?
It are a Afrikaans way of saying Raft Foundation.
Who helped Odysseus build a raft?
Calypso helped Odysseus build his raft.
What are the types of raft foundations?
Types of raft foundation are 1. Solid slab raft 2. Beam and slab raft 3. Cellular rafts
What is the difference between a raft foundation and a mat foundation?
They r the same. There is no difference.
How do you make the sail raft in stranded 2?
you need to build a tree house first. to get the tree house you need to make a normal storage.
Difference between raft and mat foundation?
The raft will help to avoid any settlement that would occur to strip the foundation. The mat is just placed there to avoid slipping.
How do you build a raft?
If you are looking to make a homemade raft there are a few important details you must consider before beginning to build it. The raft must be light, sturdy and sufficiently buoyant. These characteristics appear easy enough. But I learned many valuable lessons when I tried to build a homemade raft of my own.Check out my page How to Build a Raft-How to Make a Homemade Raft on Hubpages for my information about my experience. (see link in 'related links' section below)
Why a pile raft foundation?
If the soil is so lose that it cant hold the building even with pile foundation. So, piled raft foundation is used which make the building to float like a boat. That obeys Archimedes' principle-it is buoyed up by the weight of the earth displaced in creating the foundation.
