Can loads of a building bé applied directly on the ground without first inserting a plate?

Hi Jordan,

Absolutely. Loads can be applied directly to the soil, without any issues.
However, you neglect other parameters, such as the foundation system's stiffness, soil-structure interaction, etc.

Hi Jordan,

Absolutely. Loads can be applied directly to the soil, without any issues.
However, you neglect other parameters, such as the foundation system's stiffness, soil-structure interaction, etc.