Design Guide for Frost Protected Shallow Foundation, prepared by: NAHB Research Center Upper Marlboro BD, June 1994

Design Guide for Frost Protected Shallow Foundation, prepared by: NAHB Research Center Upper Marlboro BD, June 1994Prepared for: US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research.
54 pagesA Frost Protected Shallow Foundation (FPSF) is a practical alternative to deeper, more costly foundations in cold regions in seasonal ground freezing and the potential frost heavy.List of Tables and FiguresFPSF Design Procedure
Recommended Construction methods and Details
Common Questions and Answers about FPSFs
FPSF Design ExamplesAppendix: design Data