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  1. dittowizard

    frost heave

    Frost heave is not as bad in NC as in IN, but does happen. In the above case it was found the owner did not turn the sprinklers off in the planters between the building and the sidewalks. When a week long hard freeze hit the problem occurred and the Fire Marshall made them close the wing...
  2. dittowizard

    frost heave

    thank you CarlB! This info hits the spot. makes for some "light" reading, but just what I am looking for.
  3. dittowizard

    frost heave

    Thanks for the information. Yes, AndyCivil, Frost Heave is the same as expansion from freeze - thaw cycles. If anyone has a formula to calculate the Force generated, lifting capacity and expansion factor of frost heave it would ne greatly appreciated. Even a rule of thumb would help.
  4. dittowizard

    frost heave

    Is there a formula to calculate the Force generated, lifting capacity and expansion factor of frost heave or frozen water (ice)? I have a project in upstate SC. The Architect has stated the frost heave is not relevant to his scope of work in regards to civil design of building approaches and...
  5. dittowizard

    IBC 2000 Seismic Force Locating

    I have a Project in South Carolina. I am looking for a program or website that will output the IBC 2000 Seismic Forces needed to design the project. I would like the (Seismic Responce Acceleration) SRA 1 second and SRA short period and if it will give snow loads ever better. I have seen...
  6. dittowizard

    Hydrostatic Pressure on a curved surface

    I believe at some point this questions scope got away from the original. I did say the density (not specific gravity) was 2.4. I never said this was a concrete form, only that this would be a concrete tank. The design spec. for the tank is for a material with a specific gravity of 2.4. I...
  7. dittowizard

    Hydrostatic Pressure on a curved surface

    Thank you for the reply. This information will help. We do mostly concrete work, however, this is going to be a concrete tank. Someone asked the original question of me and I was not sure of the answer due to the curved surface. Brainsch was correct when he stated,"Are you sure this...
  8. dittowizard

    Hydrostatic Pressure on a curved surface

    Is this formula correct? Density*height=psf or 2.4*40=96psf or 2.4*480=1152psi the weight of the (at max cap)column placed on the base is 471,238 lbs (150lbs/cuft) the formula given looks to be low. Please verify. Dittowizard
  9. dittowizard

    Hydrostatic Pressure on a curved surface

    I need a formula to figure the pressure present on a curved form (tank) the form is a circle 10ft in dia. and 40ft tall. the form is standing vertical on solid concrete. the bottom is flat. the fluid placed in the form has a density of 2.4. there are no additional forces acting on the fluid...

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