soil bearing capacity in an area

[schreibs]

I am building a home. TO calculate the foundation base width I need an estimate, at least, of the soil bearing capacity. The ground is frozen here in Minnesota and the site is not ready. I cannot do an soil penetration testing etc. so I'm wondering where I can get data from some source . . . FOR bearing capacity in the area from tests done by others building homes. Suggestions on who or what organization to call? sandy soil, but I can get the official type also. (easy guys, I'm a mech engineer). THANKS!

 

[oldestguy]

I didn't try to run down the various units as mapped, but don't be surprised by finding a mixture of various material zones, in addition to the sandy zones that are present to the north. However, likely all materials will have sufficient density to be suitable for residential foundations, typical of glacial ground or terminal moraine materials. Next comes some type of driveway. Have you given thought to a tractor there? Try either John Deere or Kubota tractor forums for advice. I happen to like blue (Ford or New Holland).

 

[schreibs]

hmmm . . . funny you should ask!
Yesterday I was looking at used 4WD Kubota's and Deeres. I need both a snow and dirt blade and a bucket, at least. How many hours should I settle for on a used one? No clue. The biggest piece of equip I have is my lawnboy-- SELF PROPELLED THOUGH! Cutting trees and thorn bushes(esp the ones with rose bush like thorns!) is tough with chain saws and a brush cutter. It would be REALLY good to have a brush hog.

 

[oldestguy]

I got chewed out for off topic once, but here goes. Used at under 1,000 hrs is like new. Even 3,000 not too bad. if under half price. Start here:

http://www.orangetractortalks.com/

Bye