Pier spacing in mud and clay?
Pier spacing in mud and clay?
(OP)
I'm building in a swamp!
We know that there is a layer of clay at the depth of 8'.
I do not know the thickness of this layer of clay.
The outer dimensions will be 24'x40'. Thats 3- 40' shipping containers! If i want more room i may add 2- 20' boxes on top.
We know that there is a layer of clay at the depth of 8'.
I do not know the thickness of this layer of clay.
The outer dimensions will be 24'x40'. Thats 3- 40' shipping containers! If i want more room i may add 2- 20' boxes on top.





RE: Pier spacing in mud and clay?
RE: Pier spacing in mud and clay?
Step 2: Identify the consequence of excessive settlement. If you are just placing containers, who cares whether they settle a few inches (a foot)?
Step 3: If you really don't care about settlement and just want a flat place to stage containers, build a level pad. You could install some geotextile separation fabric (i.e., Mirafi 500x) and build your pad out of "hog fuel", which is a coarse-milled wood chip. It's lightweight and will not add to your settlement problem.
Step 4: If you are really building a structure, forget everything I just said and hire a geotechnical engineer.
Good luck.
f-d
¡papá gordo ain’t no madre flaca!
RE: Pier spacing in mud and clay?
Never, but never question engineer's judgement