Dec 21, 2012 · No, frost depth is not always required if what you are supporting can withstand the movement. However, for most pipe racks we have designed we have gone to frost depth. There …

Aug 31, 2015 · What are some of the best ways to have a slab on grade and yet protect against frost heave?

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 …

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 …

Nov 18, 2024 · I'm looking at a set of structural plans and trying to understand why the exterior footings need to be placed below the frost line, but the interior footings are able to be placed right below the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Jan 13, 2005 · If piles are driven, with a concrete grade beam poured over the pile cap, does the bottom of the grade beam have to be poured below the frost line, or having the piles driven below the frost …

Nov 19, 2008 · I always hear that the footings have to be placed below the frost depth but does that apply to any footing? For a job where the local code indicates frost depth of 42”, all exterior bldg …