Drilled Pier with Frost Depth
Drilled Pier with Frost Depth
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I have a drilled pier with a 3ft frost depth. The geotech report says that this depth should be neglected. I am trying to modify the pier with a concrete cap. Do I have to put this concrete cap below 3ft? Thanks.





RE: Drilled Pier with Frost Depth
You might explain what they mean by "this depth should be neglected".
If you have an assumed frost action to 3 feet, why neglect it?
A few more sentences will help.
Why the cap? Do you need more bearing area (than that of the pier) for your load? If that is the case, of course your bearing area should be at 3 ft. depth.
RE: Drilled Pier with Frost Depth
RE: Drilled Pier with Frost Depth