ASCE Standard SEI/ASCE 32-01 Design and Construction of Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations

CONTENTS

1. Scope and Limitations 1

2. References 1

3. Symbols, Units, and Definitions 1

3.1 Symbols and Units 1

3.2 Definitions 1

4. Design Principles 3

4.1 General 3

4.1.1 Bearing Capacity 3

4.1.2 Drainage 3

4.1.3 Compaction 3

4.1.4 Insulation Protection 3

4.1.5 Termite Protection 3

4.2 Foundations on Non-Frost-Susceplible Ground or Fill Material 4

4.3 Foundations with Insulation to Prevent Ground Freezing 4

5. Simplified FPSF Design Method tor Heated Buildings with Slab-On-Ground Foundations 4

6. FPSF Design Method for Heated Buildings 6

6.1 Slab-on-Ground Foundations 6

6.2 Unvented Crawlspace Foundations 7

6.3 Walk-Out Basements 8

7. FPSF Design Method for Unheated Buildings 8

7.1 Slab-on-Ground Foundation 8

7.2 Continuous Foundation Wall 11

7.3 Column Foundation 11

8. Special Design Conditions for FPSF 11

8.1 Small Unheated Areas in Otherwise Heated Buildings 11

8.2 Large Unheated Areas in Heated Buildings 12

8.3 Semi-Heated Buildings 12

8.4 Cold-Bridges 14

Appendix A: Design Data 15

Commentary 25

Index 35