Computer · Foundation Engineering

A raft (mat) foundation is preferred over isolated footings when:

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1Soil safe bearing capacity is exceptionally high
2Structural loads are very small
3Soil bearing capacity is low and differential settlement needs to be minimized✓
4The building is a single-storey temporary structure

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Soil bearing capacity is low and differential settlement needs to be minimized

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