Apr 5, 2008 · Frost depth always has been and should be to the bottom of the footing. You are trying to avoid a condition where frost occurs in the soil directly under a footing and in which case the soil …

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 7, 2008 · Stoops are any sort of entrance entity that is situated adjacent to building exits. They serve two main purposes: 1. Provide proper surfaces to exit on, such as a landing, stairway, ramp, …

Jan 10, 2018 · Frost heave can easily be several inches in northern states with frost-susceptible (silty) soils and a shallow water table or just poor drainage. On the other hand, dry, clean, sand or gravel …

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 …

Feb 17, 2007 · However there is still some potential for frost heave, especially of there are variations in the soil. As mentioned in the other thread, would be best to insulate footings having inadequate …

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 …

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...

Mar 1, 2022 · Hello all, this is my first post here so please bear with me. Where do you go to find accurate frost depth/line values? At my job, we often have to design footers/foundations rapidly so as …

Oct 1, 2025 · Frost depth also tends to presume a bit of "heated building" in the tabulated numbers, so keep that in mind for say, a freezer building, unheated storage, etc.