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*Slab is easier and cheaper to build than a pier and beam foundation. [https://www.safoundationrepaircompanies.com/about-us/blog/2015/05/pier-and-beam-vs-concrete-slab-which-foundation-is-right-for-you/#:~:text=While%20a%20pier%20and%20beam,being%20built%20on%20flat%20lots.] | |||
*Grade Beam - [https://civiljungle.com/grade-beam/] | *Grade Beam - [https://civiljungle.com/grade-beam/] | ||
*Grade beam is the thickened outer edge of the slab foundation. [https://www.google.com/search?q=slab+foundation+vs+grade+beam&oq=slab+foundation+vs+grade+beam&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i160l2j33i22i29i30.6263j0j9&client=ubuntu&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8] | *Grade beam is the thickened outer edge of the slab foundation. [https://www.google.com/search?q=slab+foundation+vs+grade+beam&oq=slab+foundation+vs+grade+beam&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i160l2j33i22i29i30.6263j0j9&client=ubuntu&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8] | ||
Revision as of 00:28, 4 October 2022
Terms
- Slab is easier and cheaper to build than a pier and beam foundation. [1]
- Grade Beam - [2]
- Grade beam is the thickened outer edge of the slab foundation. [3]
- 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. [4]
- Grade beams connect column foundations together - [5]
- Slab foundations are used on flat lots [6]. Supported directly be ground.
Design
- Grade beam is min 8" wide, and depth is the length of span it supports [7]
- Compared to typical foundation, uses less concrete.