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While same building (28' x 32' unheated accessory building for storage) I thought a separate thread made sense.
I'd like to use the IRC R403.1.4.1 Frost protection provisions, specifically number 3. Constructed in accordance with ASCE 32.
ASCE32-1: 4.2 FOUNDATIONS ON NON–FROSTSUSCEPTIBLE GROUND OR FILL MATERIAL
Foundations placed on a layer of well-drained, undisturbed ground or fill material that is not susceptible to frost shall have the thickness of such a layer included in meeting the design frost depth defined in Section 3.2. Undisturbed granular soils or fill material with less than 6% of mass passing a #200 (0.074 mm) mesh sieve in accordance with ASTM D422 and other approved non–frost-susceptible materials shall be considered non–frost-susceptible. Classification of frost susceptibility of soil shall be determined by a soils or geotechnical engineer, unless otherwise approved.
I believe this means I collect a sample - 3-4 gallons in a 5 gallon pail from 36 to 42" below grade - and deliver to testing laboratory who employ geotechnical engineers. Assuming it meets that <6% requirement and test results are included with permit application, would you accept it?
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I'd like to use the IRC R403.1.4.1 Frost protection provisions, specifically number 3. Constructed in accordance with ASCE 32.
ASCE32-1: 4.2 FOUNDATIONS ON NON–FROSTSUSCEPTIBLE GROUND OR FILL MATERIAL
Foundations placed on a layer of well-drained, undisturbed ground or fill material that is not susceptible to frost shall have the thickness of such a layer included in meeting the design frost depth defined in Section 3.2. Undisturbed granular soils or fill material with less than 6% of mass passing a #200 (0.074 mm) mesh sieve in accordance with ASTM D422 and other approved non–frost-susceptible materials shall be considered non–frost-susceptible. Classification of frost susceptibility of soil shall be determined by a soils or geotechnical engineer, unless otherwise approved.
I believe this means I collect a sample - 3-4 gallons in a 5 gallon pail from 36 to 42" below grade - and deliver to testing laboratory who employ geotechnical engineers. Assuming it meets that <6% requirement and test results are included with permit application, would you accept it?
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