foundation mat

foundation mat

[fau̇n′dā·shən ‚mat]
(civil engineering)
raft foundation

mat foundation

mat foundation
A large, thick concrete slab that sustains the load imposed by a number of columns and/or walls; also called a raft foundation or floating foundation.
Mentioned in ?
References in periodicals archive ?
of the high-performance concrete in the 10-ft.-thick foundation mat. Expected to be the tallest building in the country outside of New York or Chicago when it opens in the fall of 2017, the LEED Platinum-designed skyscraper will significantly contribute to the continuing renaissance of Center City Philadelphia as a forward-looking yet uniquely livable urban environment.
Lafarge supplying NewCem slag cement for Philly high-rises
In addition, seventy-six metal structures are ready to be assembled in the building's structure and construction work has been completed on the foundation mat for engines of continuous casting blooms and billets.
Interpipe continues construction work at Interpipe Steel

Encyclopedia browser ?
Full browser ?