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 …

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 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 …

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 …

May 24, 2009 · Hi all, this may be old to someone but i need your input on frost heave design for my foundation. I'm designing an unheated structural slab supported on piles. Design depth of frost …

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 …

Aug 10, 2015 · Frost depth in busy roads, normal winter 5-7 feet, residential roads 46 feet in the yards adjacent to both roads, 2-3 feet. And yes when I was there we installed and repaired sewer pipes all …

Aug 7, 2008 · A "Frost box" is probably a term for a variation (enhancement) of the sheet insulation over the pipe, where vertical insulation is placed along the pipe to better protect the pipe & contain the heat.

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 …

Apr 2, 2006 · I am designing a 100%OA system where frost protection (35%glycol) will be running through heating coil (AHU unit has Plate heat exchanger). Winter outdoor temperature is -7 C. My …