Slab on grade & frost heave
Slab on grade & frost heave
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What are some of the best ways to have a slab on grade and yet protect against frost heave?
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Slab on grade & frost heave
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P.E. Metallurgy, Plymouth Tube
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The turn down at the perimeter helps, but the entire field of concrete only has a 6" barrier against the cold and will likely still freeze and heave.
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A gravel pad is good, but to carry it 5'-0" below grade is a bit pricy.
Would it be possible to let it heave and provide flexible connections so that the heaving creates no problem?
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Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)
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Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)
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