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floating foundation [¦flōd·iŋ fau̇n′dā·shən]

(civil engineering)

A reinforced concrete slab that distributes the concentrated load from columns; used on soft soil.

A foundation mat several meters below the ground surface when it is combined with external walls.

floating foundation

A reinforced concrete slab used to support and distribute the concentrated load from columns in a soil having low bearing capacity; also called a raft foundation or mat foundation.

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