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raft foundation [′raft fau̇n‚dā·shən]

(civil engineering)

A continuous footing that supports an entire structure, such as a floor. Also known as foundation mat.

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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