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  1. Engineer4321

    Foundation Frost Line

    Thanks all for the information. Looks like nobody feels turning down the 6ft side ends 4 feet below grade is necessary.
  2. Engineer4321

    Foundation Frost Line

    The problem is the generator is not bought yet and there are a couple different models. So I don't have all the information about the generator only they approximate dimensions and weight. So I was just looking at a worst case scenario sort of deal. I'm fine with thickness I just am second...
  3. Engineer4321

    Foundation Frost Line

    I am designing a foundation for a 150kW diesel generator weighing about 9kips. Area dimensions for the pad are 6'-0x13'-6. I developed the depth of 1'-6 thick mat to obtain a mass of 2x the generator weight. My question is about frost depth. Can I just put 6 to 10 inches of crushed stone to...
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