Paalulaattoja
Paalulaattoja, often translated as "pile slabs" or "pile caps," are structural elements used in civil engineering and construction. They are typically concrete slabs designed to distribute the load from a superstructure to a group of underlying piles. Piles are long, slender columns driven or bored into the ground to transfer loads to deeper, more stable soil or rock layers. When multiple piles are used together to support a single structural element, a paalulaatta connects the tops of these piles.
The primary function of a paalulaatta is to unify the load-bearing capacity of the pile group. Instead
Paalulaattoja are commonly found in foundations for buildings, bridges, and other large structures, especially in areas