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Old 12-23-2009, 03:13 PM   #152 (permalink)
bwilson4web
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I was just reminded of the most important load requirement: Fire trucks.
OWCH!

I think you were OK for just vehicles but a quick check showed fire trucks can be 20-60,000 lbs depending upon size. Probably a quick phone call to the local fire department can answer the question. Regardless, I'll try to work up a 'back of the envelope' analysis later this evening. ... Footers become very important as weight increases and I'm no civil engineer. Those guys get paid big bucks for good reason ... ever try to analyze 'dirt?'

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