Category: RCC

Raft foundation is a thick concrete slab resting on a large area reinforced with steel in support with columns or walls and transfer loads from the structure to the soil. Mat foundation is spread over the entire area of the structure. Raft foundation is generally used to support structures like residential or commercial buildings where…

There are various types of foundations but they are categories under shallow and deep foundations. Following difference represent the difference of both types of foundations in relation with the definitions, depth, cost, feasibility, mechanism of load transfer, advantage and disadvantage. Sr No Sources Shallow Foundation Deep Foundation 1 Definition Foundation which is placed near the…