Reply To: 40×48 pole building

  • Private_Cluck

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    December 11, 2022 at 7:10 pm

    Conservative loading bearing capacity for soil is about 2,000 lbs per sq ft (Source: Table 401.4.1; CABO One- and Two- Family Dwelling Code; 1995). So, if you have about 10 sq ft of load area, then you could support about 20,000 lbs.