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allowable load on georgia red clay

allowable load on georgia red clay

allowable load on georgia red clay

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I am designing a second story addition on my house. I will be adding some new piers, and also want to confirm that existing footings and piers are adequate.

RE: allowable load on georgia red clay

Georgia red clay is actually silt, so strictly speaking the IRC allows 1500 PSF for silt.  I use 250 x N so most Atlanta areas fall between 1500 and 2500.

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