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 …

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.

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 …

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, …

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...

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 …

Dec 4, 2002 · The depth the frost will penetrate below the insulating layer depends on insulating value (thermal conductivity and thickness), initial ground temperature, and of course the air …

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 …

Nov 14, 2013 · Hi guys! How many of you take in account the frost line depth while defining the foundation depth? Im asking this couse for my country wich is relativly warm, has mild winters …

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 …