Foundation / Base course
Plinth
/plɪnθ/noun
From Greek plinthos, meaning “brick” or “tile.”
Definition
The lowest square slab or block at the base of a column, pedestal, or statue; also the projecting base course of a wall where it meets the ground.
Fig. 25 — Plinth: schematic studyNOT TO SCALE
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Structural & construction notes
A plinth spreads concentrated loads and raises vulnerable materials above splash and ground moisture. Wall plinths often incorporate a damp-proof course and a drip or chamfer to shed water.
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