Concrete Pier Footing Forms | Footings for Decks, Fences, Additions, Docks

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	Technical Specifications and Formula to Calculate Loads of BuildingsCAD drawings and PDF filesCCMC# 13309-RInstallation Manual

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Footing and tube incorporated in single pour for added stability and strength
Lightweight,durable construction. The plastic form helps eliminate negative effects of ground water
Easy to use, labour saving installation
Efficient coordination of concrete and excavation.No need to strip form or wait to backfill
Compaction of backfill material can be done prior to pouring of concrete
Stackable design for easier storage & shipping, manufactured from recycled plastic
Works in frost prone areas to 5ft. depths
Smooth plastic form creates an added slip joint
Labelled sizing rings make backfill requirements easier to inspect and are used as a guide for sizing
The form will not break down under wet conditions
Safety Top keeps pets, rocks, rain, children, etc. from falling into tube prior to pouring concrete

November 14, 2000The following letter provides geotechnical recommendations and comments pertaining to the Footing Tube. The recommendations and comments herein are based on the National Building code of Canada (1995), the Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual (1992) and accepted geotechnical practice.The base area of the Footing Tube as measured by the undersigned is 3.11 square feet including the flanged edge and 2.58 square excluding the flanged edge. Assuming the soil has an acceptable allowable bearing pressure, the base of the Footing Tube has a satisfactory soil/structure contact area to withstand typical residential loading.The total height of the Footing Tube is 5 feet. This height provides acceptable ground penetration to withstand frost penetration below the footing in most seasonal frost areas in Canada.

The tapered sides of the Footing Tube give it its resistance to the uplift forces of frost. It is the opinion of the undersigned that the angle of taper and the material of the Footing Tube are sufficient to withstand such uplift forces.

The ultra high strength polyethylene used to construct the Footing Tube appears to be durable and sufficient to withstand forces applied by typical installation.

The principal design advantage of the Footing Tube is its resistance to uplift from frost. It is the opinion of the undersigned, that if properly installed, the Footing Tube will provide superior protection from frost driven uplift than that provided by typical cylindrical formwork.

Sincerely,
Quality Engineered Solutions Ltd.
115 Main Street
Fredericton, NB
E3A 1C6

Rick Allen, P.Eng.
Manager