Definitions: P - Foundation

pad foundation

A pad foundation is a concrete slab foundation that is used to support and disperse the load of heavy equipment.

References - pad foundation

See the following for additional pad foundation information:

• A Builder's Guide to Residential Foundation Insulation United States Department of Energy, December 2009, Editorial Staff
• Concrete Foundation and Slab Inspection Checklist United States Department of Argiculture, December 2009, Editorial Staff
• ORNL Builder's Foundation Handbook Oak Ridge National Laboratory, December 2009, Editorial Staff
• Moisture Control Handbook Oak Ridge National Laboratory, December 2009, Editorial Staff
• The Portland Cement Association's Guide to Concrete Homebuilding Systems McGraw-Hill Professional; 1st edition, December 1994, Pieter Vanderwerf, W. Munsell , ISBN 007067020X

Service Professionals that can help with pad foundation issues

• Concrete Contractor
• Finish Carpenter
• Structural Engineer

Common projects involving pad foundation

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