Avg. Max. Frost Depth in South Carolina
Avg. Max. Frost Depth in South Carolina
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Can anyone tell me the (average) maximum frost depth in the state of South Carolina?
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T-Bell47
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Can anyone tell me the (average) maximum frost depth in the state of South Carolina?
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RE: Avg. Max. Frost Depth in South Carolina
DB
deja moo: I've heard that BS before.
RE: Avg. Max. Frost Depth in South Carolina
USACE TI 809-01 (repackaged as UFC 310-01) indicates 0 inches for the four locations surveyed in SC. Please see the publication for the data for other locations.
Jeff
Jeffrey T. Donville, PE
TTL Associates, Inc.
www.ttlassoc.com
RE: Avg. Max. Frost Depth in South Carolina
See Table R301.2 (1), 2000 IRC - Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria. Lists SC as none, but, contact the local building department for local conditions.
Cheers
Boo1
RE: Avg. Max. Frost Depth in South Carolina
The state currently uses IBC 2003. If you are considering footing or foundations, frost depth is not really an issue. IBC Section 1805.2, Depth of Footings, states "The minimum depth of footings below the undisturbed ground surface shall be 12 inches"
www.SlideRuleEra.net
RE: Avg. Max. Frost Depth in South Carolina
I live and work in the upstate of sc, and I agree with SlideRuleEra. Its unlikely that the frost depth penetrates 6 inches anywhere except possibly in the mountains.
As was pointed out in the IBC 2003, the depth required for seismic stability anywhere in sc extends well below the frost line.
RE: Avg. Max. Frost Depth in South Carolina