I am having discussions about platform framing and what is considered a foundation. Here is my premise…
Object: 3 story wood framed structure (commercial construction, apartment buildings)
Obviously the footing is a “foundation”, whether a strip footing or a thickened edge slab. I also consider that each story is a “foundation” for the story above, since it is platform construction. Each platform is the foundation for the story above. I have a reason for this premise which I will discuss after I get your feedback of agree or disagree with that premise.
So…agree or disagree that each platform is a foundation for the story above…