In which cases we use a raft foundation ?

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NWABUEZE AUSTIN IHEJIAKOR
24-October-2013

Civil Engineering Foundation Design

Question added by Mohamed Omar CHAIB , Civil Engineer , SAMSUNG C&T
Date Posted: 2015/05/23

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it is frequently used in all types of soil condition because of its fast and easy construction. But its mainly used used in areas with poor soil conditions.

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