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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
frost footing vs. monolithic slab | Eng-Tips
Aug 31, 2010 · when do you draw the line when deciding frost footing with cmu wall for slab support, vs. monolithic slab. reason i ask is that I will have to bring in 4-5' of fill to get slab up to grade. then a …
Lateral Pressure from Frost? | Eng-Tips
Feb 29, 2004 · Is there a prescribed method for designing against lateral frost pressure? How does the magnitude of pressure exerted by frost compare with hydrostatic pressure? I am considering various …
Flowable Fill and Frost Heave | Eng-Tips
Feb 26, 2003 · Frost heave can only occur when all of the following three conditions are present: 1) the soil is frost susceptible (large silt fraction), 2) sufficient moisture is available (soil is above …
Neglecting Passive Pressure in Frost Depth | Eng-Tips
Jul 25, 2010 · When calculating the passive resistance of the soil below the frost depth is it proper to consider the passive pressure based on the actual depth or should the passive pressure be …
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 …
Retaining Wall Frost Protection | Eng-Tips
Feb 24, 2009 · I am looking to see if there are any requirements for providing frost protection for isolated retaining walls. I can only find requirements in the IBC for foundations and footings however, I’m not …