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MODULO® SYSTEM: Monolithic Ventilated Foundation |
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MODULO SYSTEM CREATES
MONOLITHIC VENTILATED
FOUNDATIONS IN A
SINGLE POUR.
Modulo System,
the combination
of Modulo and
Geoblock, makes
it possible to pour
the foundation and
the groundslab in
a single operation,
creating a monolithic
structure that won’t
crack.
A ventilated and
monolithic foundation
grants high stability
and load-bearing
capacity, significantly
reducing the risks of
damage in the case
of earthquakes.
A VENTILATED MONOLITHIC foundation is the solution that combines the advantages of a monobloc structure and
a ventilated one. The load is distributed uniformly and remains under the breaking limit. The greater distance from the
point of force application decreases steel and slab stress.
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| ADVANTAGES OF A MONOLITHIC VENTILATED FOUNDATION: |
| » NO CRACKS OR STRUCTURAL FAILURES |
| » NO STEEL STRESS |
| » NO MOISTURE RISE |
| » NO RADON GAS |
| » VENTILATION OK |
| TRADITIONAL FOUNDATION |
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When traditional foundations are made the
slab and the ground beams are poured in
two operations.
The load is not well distributed over the slab,
which leads to:
CRACKS |
STRUCTURAL FAILURES | MOISTURE |
RADON GAS
Radon gas is
very dangerous as it is cancerogenic: its prolonged inhalation
is considered the second cause of lung cancer after cigarette
smoke; the risk of cancer development is proportional to the
exposure to radioactive gas.
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A ventilated foundation is the only
solution for ground moisture
The soil is a heterogeneous blend of solid elements, water and air. Water
is the element naturally most subject to fluctuations due to variable rainfall
patterns, changes in water table level, evaporation and deep infiltration.
Groundwater in direct contact with traditional foundations creates
unhealthy conditions in the building: infiltrations, moisture, condensation
and moulds and fungi; in extreme cases it can lead to the decay of timber
str uctural elements. |
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