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SLAB-ON-GROUND [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-06-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shallow Foundations
  • Applications of Concrete
DEF

A concrete surface lying upon, and supported directly by, the ground beneath.

DEF

Non-suspended, ground-supported concrete slab, often reinforced.

CONT

Slabs-on-grade. The perimeter of slab-on-grade foundations must be insulated over the entire above-grade projection and to 600 mm below grade.

CONT

Except in garages, slabs-on-ground shall be damproofed unless it can be shown to be unnecessary.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fondations normales
  • Utilisation du béton
OBS

Les maisons individuelles peuvent être isolées, jumelées ou en bandes, sur sous-sol, vide sanitaire ou terre plein, avec une toiture à 2 ou 4 pentes, avec ou sans comble aménagé.

Spanish

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