Reinforced Concrete Raft Foundation Design
Reinforced Concrete Raft Foundation Design
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I'm designing a raft foundation for a house. I note on most rafts that edge beams are used. Is it possible to omit these? Could somebody explain to me the exact function of them?






RE: Reinforced Concrete Raft Foundation Design
The turned down edges of the foundation may just be to get below a shallow frost depth. The turned down edges may be required for a post tensioned slab to resist expansive soils. More information needed or contact someone with experience in the design this type of foundation (local structural engineer or geotechnical engineer).