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Title: Frost-protected shallow foundations. Phase 2. Final report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:80493

Frost-protected shallow foundations (FPSFs) offer a proven technology designed to substantially lower construction costs in colder climates, enhancing housing affordability for families in many parts of the United States. This document provides step-by-step procedures to assist building professionals in designing and laying a slab-on-grade FPSF.

Research Organization:
HUD USER, Rockville, MD (United States)
OSTI ID:
80493
Report Number(s):
PB-95-225371/XAB; CNN: Contract HUD-DU100K000005897; TRN: 51992704
Resource Relation:
Other Information: DN: See also PB--95-106456 and PB--95-182358; PBD: Jun 1994
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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