Temporary Work Pad Requirements
Temporary Work Pad Requirements
(OP)
The customer has offered to level ground and pour a temporary work pad (200 ft X 200ft) for the tank erector to fabricate tanks, that will be placed on final foundations after fabrication.
No subgrade study has been performed. Loads are expected to be less than 1000 psf. Is it enough to simply recommend scarification and compaction of top 12" layer , and then recommend a pad thickness with minimum steel?
No subgrade study has been performed. Loads are expected to be less than 1000 psf. Is it enough to simply recommend scarification and compaction of top 12" layer , and then recommend a pad thickness with minimum steel?





RE: Temporary Work Pad Requirements
Also, assuming the final foundations are nearby, take a look at soil test results for that location to get a general idea of conditions.
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RE: Temporary Work Pad Requirements
Why any steel? Makes removal easier. I'd assume there will be planking under the tank and cranes to spread loads some. Expect cracking from shrinkage.
RE: Temporary Work Pad Requirements
RE: Temporary Work Pad Requirements
Having unreinforced joints will make this temporary slab easier to remove later.
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