Patent ID: 8790043

Claim:
A foundation for a structure, comprising: a combination of pile support elements ( 11 ); a load distribution layer ( 12 ) which is arranged above the support elements, the load distribution layer ( 12 ) having an incorporated three-dimensional matrix or honeycomb structure, the load distribution layer for directing loads originating from a structure into the support elements ( 11 ), wherein the support elements ( 11 ) do not extend into or above the load distribution layer ( 12 ); and a height adjusting compensation layer ( 14 ) provided below the load distribution layer ( 12 ) and/or a material mingling preventative nonwoven fabric ( 15 ) arranged beneath the load distribution layer ( 12 ), the height adjusting compensation layer being in contact with the support elements ( 11 ) and being constructed and arranged to adjust the height of the support elements wherein differences in heights of the support elements are compensated for by the height adjusting compensation layer ( 14 ), and the material mingling preventative nonwoven fabric ( 15 ) not being in contact with the support elements ( 11 ) and being constructed and arranged to prevent mingling of material above the material mingling preventative nonwoven fabric ( 15 ) with material below the material mingling preventative nonwoven fabric ( 15 ).