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 …

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 …

Dec 17, 2018 · If frost depth is determined for a county, how many tests do they perform before the county is satisfied with their estimate of frost depth? Is climate change taken into account …

Apr 13, 2011 · Section 1809.5 of IBC 2009 deals with frost depth and leaves most of the requirements up to the local jurisdiction. You may want to look in this section to see if you can …

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 …

Apr 5, 2011 · In reality the frost depth is a little less directly below the wall, but I wouldn't count on it. If you're trying to avoid sinking the wall deeper, consider laying insulation board over the toe …

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 …

Jan 27, 2003 · Frost heave! The evil twin brother of Canadian winters. I did not realize that frost penetration was such that frost heaving was a problem N.C. The heaving occurred due to the …

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) …

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 …