Slab on ground on foundation 1

[AValdes]

Hello everyone,

We have a big Warehouse with superficial square 2ft deep footings. What are your thoughts about having an 8" slab on ground poured directly over the footings? Do you have any Code / Manual requiring any depth of sand or anything else between footing and slab?

I appreciate your help!

 

[Alistair_Heaton]

that's the issue where I am they will use and force belt knife edge foundation when they are not the best option, in fact the worst.

 

[Alistair_Heaton]

BTW its the same with heating.. ventilation... scree, for UFH solar panels.. heat pumps for cooling...

 

[dik]

When using them... if for a transformer or mech equip pad or whatever, first question is, "Can you tolerate any movement?" and you make sure that if there is any movement, that anything connected to it is not restrained.

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