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Download Solution PDFWhat is the main advantage of a raft foundation?
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A raft foundation is a large slab that supports the building and spreads the load across the entire foundation area. This helps in evenly distributing the weight across the soil.
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It is particularly useful when the soil is weak or highly variable in terms of load-bearing capacity, as it minimizes differential settlement.
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By spreading the load, it ensures uniform settlement, reducing the risk of cracks or structural issues in the building.
Additional InformationPile Foundations:
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Deep Foundation
A pile foundation is a type of deep foundation that transfers the load of a structure to deeper, more stable soil or bedrock, often used when the surface soil is not strong enough to support the load. -
Types of Piles
Piles can be pre-cast concrete, steel, or timber and can either be driven (hammered into the ground) or bored (drilled and filled with concrete). -
Used in Weak Soils
Pile foundations are commonly used in areas with weak or compressible surface soils, such as swamps, soft clay, or loose sands, to provide stability to buildings and structures. -
Load Distribution
Piles transmit the load of the structure through weak soil layers and into stronger soil or rock beneath. This helps in resisting both vertical loads and lateral forces such as wind or seismic activity. -
Types of Pile Foundations
There are different types of pile foundations based on the method of installation: friction piles (rely on friction between the pile surface and surrounding soil) and end-bearing piles (transfer load to a firm rock or soil layer at the pile tip).
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