A concrete beam at ground level that ties together piles or piers and supports the walls above.
A horizontal concrete beam at or near ground level that connects foundation elements such as piles or piers and supports walls or columns above. Grade beams distribute loads among the foundation elements and provide a continuous perimeter tie at grade. They are common in deep foundation systems and in areas with expansive or frost-susceptible soils.
Grade beams connect the drilled concrete piers around the building perimeter to form a rigid foundation ring for the tilt-up walls.
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