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3/27/2011 5:35:44 AM EDT
Been looking at those steel "quonset hut" style buildings often seen used on farms for agricultural storage (i.e. equipment, hay, etc.)

I would use it to garage a boat, RV trailer and a tractor.

The  sales reps always mention a "floating foundation" as the most frequently used and best balance of cost and function.

I am curious about those floating foundations "real world" utility especially after heavy rains saturate the ground and water pools on the surface  (not floods  - just really wet.) Any experiences with the water table rise causing problems for a floating foundation? All other thoughts and experiences are welcome.
3/27/2011 6:32:36 AM EDT
[#1]
it'll be fine if you do it right. slab-on-grade houses are the same thing.

check this out

3/27/2011 7:14:09 AM EDT
[#2]
Quoted:
it'll be fine if you do it right. slab-on-grade houses are the same thing.

check this out



and this

Concrete Foundation

The most Important thing is freeze thaw

3/27/2011 7:27:44 AM EDT
[#3]
Quoted:
Quoted:
it'll be fine if you do it right. slab-on-grade houses are the same thing.

check this out



and this

Concrete Foundation

The most Important thing is freeze thaw


Soil potiental vertical movement and building loads are the first priority.  Soil PVI varies wildly depending on where you are and is site specific.
3/27/2011 8:19:42 AM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
it'll be fine if you do it right. slab-on-grade houses are the same thing.

check this out



and this

Concrete Foundation

The most Important thing is freeze thaw


Soil potiental vertical movement and building loads are the first priority.  Soil PVI varies wildly depending on where you are and is site specific.





You mean things like this

Geotechnical Engineering