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English translation: Pad foundation


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18:00 Jan 4, 2012
Lithuanian to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering
Lithuanian term or phrase: tauriniai pamatai
Suplaniravus aikštelę įrengiami gręžtiniai poliai, tauriniai pamatai kolonoms, pamatų sijos, prieduobės ir pusrūsis.
Irena R
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English translation:Pad foundation
Explanation:
Pad foundation-This is where isolated columns (pillars) are casted from the foundation to carry a slab at the top of the ground.

Shallow foundations include spread footing foundations, mat-slab foundations, slab-on-grade foundations, pad foundations, rubble trench foundations, and earthbag foundations.
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3Pad foundation
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3bowl-shaped foundations, bowl-shaped groundworkLeonardas


  

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bowl-shaped foundations, bowl-shaped groundwork


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Pad foundation


Explanation:
Pad foundation-This is where isolated columns (pillars) are casted from the foundation to carry a slab at the top of the ground.

Shallow foundations include spread footing foundations, mat-slab foundations, slab-on-grade foundations, pad foundations, rubble trench foundations, and earthbag foundations.

Example sentence(s):
  • Pad foundations are used to support an individual point load such as that due to a structural column. They may be circular, square or reactangular.
  • Pad foundations are used to support individual or multiple columns, spreading the load to the ground below. They are generally square or rectangular.

    Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pad_foundation
    Reference: http://buildingcontractorsecrets.com/2008/03/types-of-founda...
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