May 24, 2011 #1 Lot2Learn Structural May 8, 2011 30 0 0 US What is the typical weight of saturated soil. I need to figure out weight of some exterior planters for worst case conditions.
What is the typical weight of saturated soil. I need to figure out weight of some exterior planters for worst case conditions.
May 24, 2011 Thread starter #2 Lot2Learn Structural May 8, 2011 30 0 0 US I am using 120 pcf but I think it might be high for potting mix. Upvote 0 Downvote
May 24, 2011 #3 msquared48 Structural Aug 7, 2007 14,745 0 0 US If the potting mix has a lot of vermiculite, it could be only 100 or so, but I would stick with the 120 if I were you, not knowing what the dufus 10 years town the road is going to use. Mike McCann MMC Engineering Motto: KISS Motivation: Don't ask Upvote 0 Downvote
If the potting mix has a lot of vermiculite, it could be only 100 or so, but I would stick with the 120 if I were you, not knowing what the dufus 10 years town the road is going to use. Mike McCann MMC Engineering Motto: KISS Motivation: Don't ask
May 24, 2011 #4 Ron Structural Sep 24, 1999 16,336 0 36 US Agree with Mike. It might be a little high, but not out of the realm. Upvote 0 Downvote
May 24, 2011 Thread starter #5 Lot2Learn Structural May 8, 2011 30 0 0 US Mike, Ron....Thanks. I am going to use 120 pcf. Upvote 0 Downvote