Land foundation

A surface foundation is the foundation of a structure that introduces the loads ( dead weight , payloads , snow load , wind load , etc.) exclusively or predominantly over a horizontal or slightly inclined surface (on which the foundation rests) over a large area into the load-bearing subsoil. This area is the foundation base, base surface or base joint. As a rule, it is a reinforced concrete slab that is able to distribute the loads approximately evenly. The thickness of this plate depends on the size and distribution of the loads.

Surface foundations (opposite of point-shaped foundations, e.g. pile foundations ) are not to be equated with shallow foundations (opposite of deep foundations ). A surface foundation can be a shallow foundation or a deep foundation, depending on the altitude of the foundation base.

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• Floor slab - foundation of the Traunstein training center