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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Mar 6, 2019 · Frost penetrates deeper when the wall is not adjacent to a heated space, so frost depth outside the wall of a heated building will be shallower than a retaining wall in an open field.

Oct 13, 2003 · I am trying to find some type of map which show the actual depth of frost for different areas, maybe a break down by county (USA). I am from Mass, the state building code states 4'-0" …

Feb 2, 2004 · If I propose to install a strip footing of reinf. concrete for live and dead loads such that design allowable soil bearing capacity is 8000 psf ...do i have to be concerned about the fact that the …

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, …

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 …

Oct 21, 2009 · Frost penetration and frost depth effects are really two different animals. As OldestGuy indicated, even in very cold climates, they recognize that footings do not have to go full depth of frost …