Footings needed for tank pad?
Footings needed for tank pad?
(OP)
I am designing a 14'x14' reinforced concrete pad to hold a 4000 gal water tank. I went through the design process for a one way slab and determined the slab thickness to be 12" thick with #6 bars at 12" spacing each way (top and bottom). Should I consider designing a grade beam at the edges or will a "floating" foundation be sufficient. My soil has a bearing capacity of 3,000 psf with a PI of 42. Any tips or considerations would be appreciated.






RE: Footings needed for tank pad?
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
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Using edge thickening to get below frost level doesn't help much as the middle portion will still be subject to frost heave.
BA
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Dik