Mat Foundations: # Common Type of Mat Foundation
Mat Foundations: # Common Type of Mat Foundation
Mat Foundations: # Common Type of Mat Foundation
2. Flat plate thickened under column: When the columns loads are heavy,
this type is more suitable thane the flat plate type. A portion of slab under the
column is thickened to provide enough to provide thickness for negative
bending moment and diagonal shear. Sometimes , instead of thickening the
slab, a pedestal is provided under each column above the slab to increase the
thickness
3. Beam and Slab Construction: In this type of construction, the beams run in two
perpendicular directions and a slab is provided between the beams. The
columns are located at the intersection of beams. This type is suitable when the
bending stresses are high because of large column spacing and unequal columns
loads.