WELDED CARBON STEEL TANKS FOR WATER STORAGE 99

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Produced by the United States Geological Service and reprinted from ASCE 7-05.

Figure 3 Extreme frost penetration—in inches (based on state average)

Sec. 12.7 Detail Design of Foundations

12.7.1 Height aboveground. The tops of the concrete foundations shall be a
minimum of 6 in. (152 mm) above the finished grade, unless otherwise specified.
12.7.2 Foundation depth. The minimum depth of concrete foundations shall
be determined from Figure 3. The extreme frost penetration depths in Figure 3 shall
be the minimum depth of foundation below the ground line. Foundation depth shall
be increased in localities where soil or other factors are favorable to deep frost
penetration and may be reduced for piers resting on rock. Consult local records for
the extreme frost penetration in the circled area of Figure 3. Uplift or soil-bearing
requirements may dictate greater depths. Minimum depth of foundation below the
ground line shall be 12 in. (300 mm).
12.7.3 Pile foundations. If a pile-supported foundation is required, the pile
type, pile length below existing grade, and design capacities for gravity loads and
gravity loads plus wind or seismic loads shall be specified.
12.7.4 Buoyancy. The effect of buoyancy shall be considered when specified.