Can foundation weight allow avoidance of frost depth? | Eng-Tips
Mar 3, 2011 · A contractor is suggesting the use of 1ft deep, very wide concrete slab to support heavy rotating equipment. The local jurisdiction has a required frost depth 42in. Can a very heavy …
Drilled Pier Frost Heave | Eng-Tips
Feb 11, 2025 · Hello, I am currently designing concrete drilled piers, and per the geotech report, the recommendations incur a 1600 psf design stress for potential frost heave. The recommendations …
Exterior Large Equipment Pad with deep frost depths | Eng-Tips
Jan 7, 2021 · Frost heave isn't really caused by just the moisture in the soil freezing (and the subsequent small volume increase). It becomes an issue when ice lensing happens. This is when a …
Crushed stone size limitation for non-expansive frostfree fill
Jun 4, 2008 · Hi, Guys, Need help here. I remember there was a thread before, which discusses about the crushed stone size for use as non-expansive frostfree fill. But I...
Slab on grade -thickened edge subject to frost | Eng-Tips
Mar 3, 2006 · I am designing a thickened edge slab for a garage 28'w x 36'l. I am able to calculate the required thickness but have unique site conditions (clay soil, subject to freeze/thaw (frost) action)and …
When to Go Down to the Frost Depth | Eng-Tips
Nov 19, 2008 · I always hear that the footings have to be placed below the frost depth but does that apply to any footing? For a job where the local code indicates frost depth of 42”, all exterior bldg …
Frost depth for turndown slab | Eng-Tips
Jul 30, 2010 · I have virtually an unheated metal shack. It will sit on a slab on grade with a turndown. Is is necessary for the turndown to bear below the frost depth? In my mind, only unheated bearing …
Frost Protection for Interior Footings | Eng-Tips
Nov 18, 2024 · If the building is heated there is no need to frost protect interior footings. On the other hand, if the structure is an unheated warehouse, then they should be protected just as exterior …
Can flow fill (CLSM) be used as a fill material to meet frost ...
Oct 23, 2015 · I have an equipment foundation that needs to be frost protected. In this case, the frost depth is 48". In section 4.2 of ASCE 32 it states, "Foundations placed on a layer of well-drained, …
Frost line consideration for walkout basement | Eng-Tips
Oct 21, 2024 · Hello, What is your opinion regarding the bottom of new foundation for the basement walkout stair? Creating a walkout for the basement will affect the frost line. Should I start counting …