tukipohjan

Tukipohjan, the genitive form of tukipohja, is a Finnish term that designates the base or foundation that provides support for a structure, object, or system. The word combines tukia, meaning support, and pohja, meaning base or foundation. In Finnish technical language, tukipohja is used to describe the part that bears loads and stabilizes equipment or bodies.

In civil engineering and construction, tukipohja refers to the footing or foundation element that transfers loads from a structure to the soil. These bases can be concrete pads, spread footings, piles, or other foundation types, chosen according to load, soil conditions, and settlement requirements. The stability and bearing capacity of the tukipohja are critical for preventing excessive settlement or tilting.

In dentistry and prosthetics, tukipohja may denote the base of a dental prosthesis that rests on gingival tissue, serving as the platform for artificial teeth. It provides retention, comfort, and even load distribution in removable dentures or other prosthetic devices.

More generally, tukipohja can describe any supporting base in mechanical assemblies, ergonomics, or design, i.e., the surface or component that provides stability to a system or object. The concept is analogous to “base” or “foundation” in English technical vocabulary and is found in contexts where stability and load transfer are central.