HOW TO DESIGN RAFT FOUNDATION

   HOW TO DESIGN RAFT FOUNDATION Raft Foundation Raft Foundation is also known as Mat Foundation  is a footing spread over the entire area of the   foundation transferring the load of the entire structure to the ground by taking the load from the number of columns. Raft Footing  as spread over the entire foundation transfers the equal load to soil hence causing the even settlement of the footing adding to its one of the best advantages. What Is Raft Foundation? A  Raft or Mat Foundation  firstly is a continuous slab on soil that extends over the whole footprint of the building to be constructed by supporting the building and transferring its weight to the ground. When determining which foundation is the most economical (foundation), the engineer must consider  superstructure load, subsoil conditions, as well as desirable tolerable settlement. Raft Foundation Image Raft Foundation Detail As the definition of Raft or mat Foundation suggests, the foo...