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*Spread footing - 'inverted T' actually holds the pressure on the soil. Grade beam functions like a beam - spanning 2 deep piles, not relying on soil underneath for support. [https://alleghenydesign.com/most-common-construction-question-grade-beam-or-spread-footing/] | *Spread footing - 'inverted T' actually holds the pressure on the soil. Grade beam functions like a beam - spanning 2 deep piles, not relying on soil underneath for support. [https://alleghenydesign.com/most-common-construction-question-grade-beam-or-spread-footing/] | ||
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*Grade beam is min 8" wide, and depth is the length of span it supports [https://www.civillead.com/grade-beam-foundation/] | |||
*Compared to typical foundation, uses less concrete. | |||
Revision as of 00:17, 4 October 2022
Terms
- Grade Beam - [1]
- Spread footing - 'inverted T' actually holds the pressure on the soil. Grade beam functions like a beam - spanning 2 deep piles, not relying on soil underneath for support. [2]
Design
- Grade beam is min 8" wide, and depth is the length of span it supports [3]
- Compared to typical foundation, uses less concrete.