Slab on grade
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005335
A concrete foundation system where a single layer of concrete is poured directly onto a prepared and leveled ground surface. This type of foundation incorporates a perimeter footing and often includes a vapor barrier and insulation beneath the slab. It is a common foundation choice for buildings in areas without deep frost penetration.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-005335 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Construction |
| Translations | German: Platte auf Untergrund; Spanish: losa sobre el nivel del suelo; French: dalle sur terre-plein |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-005335",
"term": "Slab on grade",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A concrete foundation system where a single layer of concrete is poured directly onto a prepared and leveled ground surface. This type of foundation incorporates a perimeter footing and often includes a vapor barrier and insulation beneath the slab. It is a common foundation choice for buildings in areas without deep frost penetration.",
"subject": "Construction",
"translations": {
"de": "Platte auf Untergrund",
"es": "losa sobre el nivel del suelo",
"fr": "dalle sur terre-plein"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/slab-on-grade/"
}
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