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0206

Slab-on-grade - floating slab

· p. 33

The cutaway depicts a floating concrete slab-on-grade beside a separate perimeter foundation wall and footing, an arrangement identified as commonly found in garages. The slab rests on a gravel layer and is separated fro

0249

Lateral support for foundation walls

· p. 40

The cutaway illustration compares foundation-wall lateral support with floor framing seated at the foundation top versus framing raised on a cripple wall or knee wall. On the right, the joists and flooring provide latera

0271

Lateral support for foundation walls

· p. 44

The cutaway illustration compares two floor-framing arrangements at foundation walls. On the right, floor joists bear at the top of the foundation, and the framing is identified as providing lateral support to the founda