Question: Depth of Freezing and geotechnical investigation
Question: Depth of Freezing and geotechnical investigation
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I am designing the founadation for a monument.
1. What is the depth of freezing for foundation design in Hope, BC.
2. The soil is expected to be silt and fine sand. I know my foundation width is 1.4 m. Does it meen that I should study the ground 2.8 m below the foundation bottom line or investigation (by test pit) 1.2 m below the foundation would suffice.
3. For dead-man anchor, what is the suggested depth of geotechnical study in the above soil?
Thank you
1. What is the depth of freezing for foundation design in Hope, BC.
2. The soil is expected to be silt and fine sand. I know my foundation width is 1.4 m. Does it meen that I should study the ground 2.8 m below the foundation bottom line or investigation (by test pit) 1.2 m below the foundation would suffice.
3. For dead-man anchor, what is the suggested depth of geotechnical study in the above soil?
Thank you





RE: Question: Depth of Freezing and geotechnical investigation
1. The frost depth requirement should be in the local building code.
2. How can we tell you how deep to investigate if we don't know your loads, the ground conditions, or what type of foundation you think is needed?
3. What is the deadman anchor for?
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RE: Question: Depth of Freezing and geotechnical investigation
RE: Question: Depth of Freezing and geotechnical investigation
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RE: Question: Depth of Freezing and geotechnical investigation
Some insulation below monument can assist in resolving frost heave issues if you are worried about this aspect.
Remember whether the structure is large or small the ground conditions and applied loads along with environmental load factors generally dictate the solution.