Frost Heave Forces
Frost Heave Forces
(OP)
Does anyone know how to calc. the resulting forces from the expansion of Ice? I'm a recent grad (bachlor deg.) and I find that people in "the real world" would rather just call out on the plans to replace the material under the footing or foundation with a more suitable material for drainage, or just lower the footing below frost depth. Ecconomically these might be the better options, but I still would like to know, for my own knowledge.
Thanks.






RE: Frost Heave Forces
The force of expansion, however, can approach 2000 psi.
RE: Frost Heave Forces
Thread404-22289
It discusses the behavior of frozen water and there were some calculations recently added
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