RAFT FOUNDATIONS

TECHINCAL CRITERIA
Slab
Dimensions
(mm)
170
255
340

Rafts are used when soil conditions are not good , e.g. clay or collapsible
soil.

Thickness of EPS (mm)

U-value (metric)
R-value (metric)
K (thermal
Large area over
Small area
Small area
Large area over
Small area
conductivity) Large area over
ash-tray
adjacent to ribs
ash-tray
adjacent to ribs
ash-tray
adjacent to ribs
55
120
205

24
89
174

0.037
0.037
0.037

0.6727
0.3083
0.1805

1.5417
0.4157
0.2126

1.4865
3.2432
5.5405

Raft foundations create a stable and strong option for both commercial and
residential building projects.
Beams are vertically installed, with stiffener ribs at a maximum of 1,800mm
and this constricts separate movement, ensuring the whole system is
bound together as one unit.

0.6486
2.4054
4.7027

Additionally, the surface bed is cast with the ground beam, which further
bonds the system together.
A platform is created and then compaction takes place - this occurs from
the cutting and fill stage, allowing for better compaction.

In-situ concrete
Weldmesh

More reinforcing is included in the design of raft foundation, in order to

achieve the strength and wider spans required. (1,800mm).
This does render the system a bit more expensive than ordinary foundation
systems, however, the system is stronger and also allows for time saving in
construction.

Rebar
Lintels

EPS Blocks

Please take note that we only use 10ton rollers and not little wackers for
compaction. Tlbs and dingos are used for the ground beams.
All shuttering is done with in 2cm of any thing, if it kicks or is slightly out of
plumb, we will correct it at our cost.

All work is done in the specified time lines and inspected by

professional engineers

SLABLINE SERVICES
In addition to the above, slabline provides a full range of services including:

PRODUCTION YARDS

Office:
087 802 6421
Fax:
086 239 0655
Walter Hendrikz
Cell 1:
071 362 9655
Cell 2:
072 569 7204
walter@econocast.co.za

Professional Civil & Structural Engineering

Raft Foundations

Earthworks

Platforms

Exacavations

Reinforcing

Concrete & Powerfloating

Completion Certificates

Pre-stressed & lattice lintels

T-beams & ash blocks

Polystyrene blocks

In-situ concrete slabs ( solid slabs)

Pre stressed . pre cast slabs ( eco slabs)

Unit 7 Block C
Ruimsig Country Office Park
193 Hole in One Road
Ruimsig

www.econocast.co.za

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