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 …

Nov 18, 2024 · Given that the gravel will most likely always be saturated with water at least 30 cm below the surface, what sort of frost heave should I expect? I understand that gravel is typically considered …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Feb 29, 2004 · Is there a prescribed method for designing against lateral frost pressure? How does the magnitude of pressure exerted by frost compare with hydrostatic pressure? I am considering various …