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Matches in DBpedia 2015-10 for { ?s ?p "An on-grade mat foundation is an above-ground type of foundation used to provide load-bearing capacity in expansive, rocky or hydro collapsible soils. The foundation is created by connecting a series of thermal-grade heat resistant plastic forms or Insulated Concrete Forms ICF's often made from Expanded or extruded polystyrene, set directly on grade, and then monolithically pouring a post tension, rebar or Fiber reinforced concrete slab (usually 4” – 8”). No footings are required. The monolithic pour creates concrete beams running throughout the footprint and perimeter in one operation. The completed slab then sits on the ground like a raft, the void areas underneath the slab, or the low pressure areas formed by the placement of the forms allowing for expansive soil movement.The on-grade mat foundation possesses great stiffness, with strength to resist differential swelling resulting from landscaping practices, surface drainage, or flooding from any source. It does not require presoaking underlying soil pads, and there is no need for footings, meaning no earth spoils. And, since the slab section is typically 13” – 14” above grade, it requires little or no gravel, sand or moisture barrier."@en }

• On-Grade_Mat_Foundation_for_Expansive_Soils abstract "An on-grade mat foundation is an above-ground type of foundation used to provide load-bearing capacity in expansive, rocky or hydro collapsible soils. The foundation is created by connecting a series of thermal-grade heat resistant plastic forms or Insulated Concrete Forms ICF's often made from Expanded or extruded polystyrene, set directly on grade, and then monolithically pouring a post tension, rebar or Fiber reinforced concrete slab (usually 4” – 8”). No footings are required. The monolithic pour creates concrete beams running throughout the footprint and perimeter in one operation. The completed slab then sits on the ground like a raft, the void areas underneath the slab, or the low pressure areas formed by the placement of the forms allowing for expansive soil movement.The on-grade mat foundation possesses great stiffness, with strength to resist differential swelling resulting from landscaping practices, surface drainage, or flooding from any source. It does not require presoaking underlying soil pads, and there is no need for footings, meaning no earth spoils. And, since the slab section is typically 13” – 14” above grade, it requires little or no gravel, sand or moisture barrier.".