Slab on grade foundations
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I am building a slab on grade 24ft. X 24ft. cottage in upstate pa. I will be using a 12″X6″ footer with 5 course of 8″ block around the parimeter foundation. On top of that i will have a 4″ slab. the frost depth is 36″ I will have a interior load bearing wall running through the center of the structure.
What is the approved method of support, under that interior load bearing wall and pad?
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Ron,
Your question is best answered by an engineer. The solution will depend on your specific loads and the characteristics of your soil. If you would like to see one solution, you can examine the detail at this link:
http://www.co.franklin.wa.us/planning/pdf/building/typical_interior_wall.pdf
Needless to say, this solution may not be appropriate for your situation.