mat foundation

mat foundation

[′mat fau̇n′dā·shən] (civil engineering) A large, thick, usually reinforced concrete mat which transfers loads from a number of columns, or columns and walls, to the underlying rock or soil. Also known as raft foundation.

mat foundation

mat foundation A large, thick concrete slab that sustains the load imposed by a number of columns and/or walls; also called a raft foundation or floating foundation.