Lateral Loads on Piers due to Soil Creep
Lateral Loads on Piers due to Soil Creep
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When giving recommendations for a pier and grade beam foundation, what's a good way to account for lateral loads acting against the tops of piers and on grade beams due to soil creep on slopes?
In my case, it is a 2:1 slope, stiff expansive clay, and I estimate the upper 3 feet is prone to creeping.
In my case, it is a 2:1 slope, stiff expansive clay, and I estimate the upper 3 feet is prone to creeping.





RE: Lateral Loads on Piers due to Soil Creep
Unless your piers and grade beams are very large it is likely that they will be move significantly under this imposed load, very possibly more than is desirable for the supported structure. Therefore, the best solution is probably to address this soil creep issue so that it does not occur.