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 1994 Prepared for: US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research. 54 pages Introduction A 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. Contents List of Tables and Figures Introduction FPSF Design Procedure Recommended Construction methods and Details Common Questions and Answers about FPSFs FPSF Design Examples References Appendix: design Data