Do we consider SNOW loading for the soil bearing capacity ?
Do we consider SNOW loading for the soil bearing capacity ?
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Hi,
My geotechnical gave me a soil capacity (considering a 1 inch settlement). I was wondering when evaluate the reaction force on that footing. Do I have to add snow loading ? All my books are only mentioning the DEAD LOAD and the SERVICE LOAD (LIVE) but nothing about the SNOW load. My Geotechnical told me that SNOW is a transitory loading and should not be considered for long term settlement. Is it TRUE ?
That I should consider the SNOW load only for the ULTIMATE SOIL CAPACITY, Is it TRUE ?
My geotechnical gave me a soil capacity (considering a 1 inch settlement). I was wondering when evaluate the reaction force on that footing. Do I have to add snow loading ? All my books are only mentioning the DEAD LOAD and the SERVICE LOAD (LIVE) but nothing about the SNOW load. My Geotechnical told me that SNOW is a transitory loading and should not be considered for long term settlement. Is it TRUE ?
That I should consider the SNOW load only for the ULTIMATE SOIL CAPACITY, Is it TRUE ?






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Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
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RE: Do we consider SNOW loading for the soil bearing capacity ?
RE: Do we consider SNOW loading for the soil bearing capacity ?
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Thanks all for helping,
gasma1975,