Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-13-.05

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 535-X-13-.05 - Soil Classification

The Commission hereby adopts the following soil classifications for the purpose of determining design loads, specifications and holding power of anchors and tiedown devices.

See Table at http://www.alabamaadministrativecode.state.al.us/docs/mfch/McWord13MFCH.pdf

(1) The test probe is a device for measuring the torque of soils to assist in evaluating the holding capability of the soils in which the anchor is placed. The test probe has a helix on it. The overall length of the helical section is 10.75 in.; the major diameter is 1.25 in.; the minor diameter is 0.81 in.; the pitch is 1.75 in. The shaft must be of suitable length for anchor depth.

(2) A measure synonymous with moment of a force when distributed around the shaft of the test probe.

(3) Below these values a registered professional engineer should be consulted.

(4) A C4 or C5 anchors that has been approved by the Commission must be used unless the soil is tested with a soil test probe or another Commission approved method.

Author: Jim Sloan

Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-13-.05

New Rule: Filed June 24, 1993; effective July 29, 1993. Amended: Filed July 27, 2000; effective August 31, 2000; operative October 1, 2000.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 24-4A-3, 24-5-31, 24-5-32, 24-6-4.