Nov 2, 2005 · Concur with blackwed, however assuming a frost depth of 6 inches anywhere in South Carolina is a typical, very conservative assumption. The state currently uses IBC 2003.

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 …

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 27, 2009 · 1806.1.1 - "The frost line in St. Louis County is established at 30" below ground grade." Hope this helps. Regards, Qshake Eng-Tips Forums:Real Solutions for Real Problems Really Quick.

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 …

Jul 25, 2010 · When calculating the passive resistance of the soil below the frost depth is it proper to consider the passive pressure based on the actual depth or should the passive pressure be …

Nov 1, 2007 · I have designed a sign post footing 12inch dia concrete and 3 feet deep. Frost line is 6.5 feet deep. Can I ignore it here?

Aug 18, 2008 · The foundation footing is requested a minimum of 6" below frostline unless it is placed on non-expansive frost free fill. I have 2 questions here: 1. Say, the frostline is 60" below grade, the …

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-drained, …

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 …