A Raft Foundation is a large continuous slab that spreads the loads of an entire structure over the whole footprint, reducing bearing pressures on weak or variable soils. In data centers rafts suit heavy, uniformly loaded floors and can accommodate high equipment loads while limiting differential settlement across sensitive electrical and IT installations.
Category: CSA - Civil Works · Subcategory: Foundations & Substructure · Part of the AIDC Technical Terminology reference.