Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Structural Engineer..Details, Photos,Help Needed, Q&A? 21Jun 20, 2016 9:01 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Structural Engineer..Details, Photos,Help Needed, Q&A? 23Jun 28, 2016 5:15 pm Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Structural Engineer..Details, Photos,Help Needed, Q&A? 25Jul 03, 2016 11:46 pm Hi structuralbimguy, Wondering if you can offer some advice. We had two new door frames installed and it doesnt look like there was a proper lintel installed. Its a weatherboard house. Are lintels these days meant to be steel? As it looks like the guy we hired used timber as a lintel as shown in the pic below. Thanks Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Structural Engineer..Details, Photos,Help Needed, Q&A? 26Jul 06, 2016 7:45 pm Hi Hermes If the door has been inserted into a load bearing wall then yes it may well require a lintel The timber header above? can be stiffened up if required by fixing a pressed sheet metal L -lintel 1.2mm thickness within the head frame gap? Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Structural Engineer..Details, Photos,Help Needed, Q&A? 27Sep 13, 2016 12:57 am Hi there you are generous offering to help out. We are building with project builder, soil test may tender end of June... Had to get geotech engineer slope stability.. Low risk advised mid July. Attended for contract 25/7. Plans to council. Now a few days ago we get call telling us costs increased by 20k... (We messed up by not ensuring fixed cost was marked in but had so much to think about... Found email saying they we give us fixed cost at tender...) but see engineers report now says slab piers req and footing... The soil test said only footing piers.. S class soil.. Ru able to advise? Structural Engineer..Details, Photos,Help Needed, Q&A? 28Sep 13, 2016 7:54 am Hi.Structuralbimguy
Could you look at these and tell me if you think they are ok with our soil please as we have no idea. It's so nice of you to offer to help out others. Cheers Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Structural Engineer..Details, Photos,Help Needed, Q&A? 29Sep 13, 2016 9:01 am Hi Lorri If theses are contract engineering documents then more information is required Why? 1.Engineering drawings require the engineers name/stamp? 2.As you can see from my link and drawings below Engineering drawings should provide notes, reference codes, instructions and importantly information and data, why should you ask for these..you might ask? 3.Engineering in most cases are provisional sums ie extra overs etc. I think its fair that the battlers have an idea of what is compliant & an approximate breakdown of engineering material & costs..if you get my gist. eg..battlers don't want to be charged $20k for a small amount of extra concrete after you've signed up 4. You will need to request more information..even on these drawings you have put up OT. for others you don't need to put up full engineering drawing (why?) A. Full drawings could be in breach of copyright B. Usually a couple of relevant pages will give an indication of the standard & what additional info is required C. If you do please block out personal info names addresses etc Finally, globally there is shift towards providing more relevant information/data on all projects, we see it in software development, IOT and services,etc ..which IMO is great news.. on that note building regulators look for licensed engineers details ..not the details that are provided by artists, drafters & designer software even though they may look impressive to the unqualified person. Please leave a PM. Cheers Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Structural Engineer..Details, Photos,Help Needed, Q&A? 30Sep 13, 2016 9:39 am lp77 ............ Now a few days ago we get call telling us costs increased by 20k... (We messed up by not ensuring fixed cost was marked in but had so much to think about... Found email saying they we give us fixed cost at tender...) but see engineers report now says slab piers req and footing... The soil test said only footing piers.. S class soil.. Ru able to advise? Hi Ip77 You sure did mess up, unfortunately, most owners ignore site costs and PS engineering until "sticker shock"..if only they spend as much time on the engineering as they do on the cabinets and tiles? Please leave a PM Did you get your own preliminary engineering done before hand? Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Structural Engineer..Details, Photos,Help Needed, Q&A? 31Sep 13, 2016 3:56 pm Hello thanks for sharing your wisdom!! I am building a 26sq Fairhaven home in Melbourne's north (Laurimar). I'm pretty sure soil will come back as H1-H2 highly reactive clay with no rocks, less than 300mm of fill with a 150mm fall. They quoted fixed site at $18,000 ($8,000 more than what Carlilse quoted) so I have decided to wait until the land has titled and soil testing. I have noticed Fairhaven are now using Polyvoid slabs Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ I was unable to find much info online. Have you got any feedback/advice? I hate the unknown. This is what my sales consultant said: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ I'm a little sceptical of any sales people, finding it difficult to believe that I'm getting a superior product than standard for a cheaper price. Re: Structural Engineer..Details, Photos,Help Needed, Q&A? 32Sep 13, 2016 5:06 pm Hi Can't decide I would also dislike not knowing as well Ask for the engineering details & Technical data then its becomes easy to compare one system with another. Also check soil report for water table height and chemical compositions etc,etc, the only issue I see with steel screw piles is they can corrode over time in adverse soil conditions. Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Structural Engineer..Details, Photos,Help Needed, Q&A? 33Sep 13, 2016 6:51 pm Thanks I will have a thorough look at the engineering when the soil test comes back Re: Structural Engineer..Details, Photos,Help Needed, Q&A? 34Sep 18, 2016 5:34 pm Hi Cant decide This is a new spin on a successful old idea.This system was used in the past with bored concrete piers and collapsable void formers between the bottom of the slab and soil to allow for ground heave. The new spin just means replacing concrete piers with screw piles but it will work effectively in reducing the potential for slab heave .The Larimar state has generally "M" to "H1" soil types with the occasional "H2" and on the hills you may strike weathered rock which will reduce the reactivity of the site. I would consider this system if your soil test came back as a "H2" or worse.That means basalt soil types where heave can be a major issue.If your soil test comes back as a "M" then it may be unwarranted Re: Structural Engineer..Details, Photos,Help Needed, Q&A? 35Sep 18, 2016 7:44 pm Help! I live in NSW and just recently found out from my structural engineer that my builder hasn't been following with the structural engineering design. The builder replaced two steel beams in the original design with timber. The builder was hired to add an additional level to our house. He's not only replaced the steel beams with timber but also changed around the dimensions of the rooms upstairs such as adding walls that aren't supposed to be there and resizing the rooms. Can anyone tell me if my builder is allowed to have such liberty with the structural engineering design? Surely he's breaching some sort of regulation or code??? Also, can some please let me know what the consequences would be for replacing steel beams with two timber beams? I've included the design and some photos. I would really appreciate any advice you might have for me! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Structural Engineer..Details, Photos,Help Needed, Q&A? 36Sep 18, 2016 7:49 pm insider Hi Cant decide This is a new spin on a successful old idea.This system was used in the past with bored concrete piers and collapsable void formers between the bottom of the slab and soil to allow for ground heave. The new spin just means replacing concrete piers with screw piles but it will work effectively in reducing the potential for slab heave .The Larimar state has generally "M" to "H1" soil types with the occasional "H2" and on the hills you may strike weathered rock which will reduce the reactivity of the site. I would consider this system if your soil test came back as a "H2" or worse.That means basalt soil types where heave can be a major issue.If your soil test comes back as a "M" then it may be unwarranted Thanks insider!!! I'm pretty sure it will be H2 with no rocks with a tiny fall. After all of the horror stories related to waffle pod slabs I'm glad I won't have one. Can you recommend a local building inspector I was going to go with Darbecca. Re: Structural Engineer..Details, Photos,Help Needed, Q&A? 37Sep 18, 2016 7:56 pm Not my area really but Building expert on this forum knows his stuff and seems to very good in regards to site drainage which is crucial to prevent slab heave.Leave him a PM and am sure he could help or at least point you in the right direction. Re: Structural Engineer..Details, Photos,Help Needed, Q&A? 38Sep 18, 2016 8:01 pm insider Not my area really but Building expert on this forum knows his stuff and seems to very good in regards to site drainage which is crucial to prevent slab heave.Leave him a PM and am sure he could help or at least point you in the right direction. Thanks, much appreciated Re: Structural Engineer..Details, Photos,Help Needed, Q&A? 40Sep 18, 2016 8:33 pm Hi Elanorsunstar Whose engineering plans were submitted to the council for building approval? Some time builders will contact their own engineers to have details revised in which case 1. They should notify the owner of the pending revision 2. Provide clients with variation forms & plans to sign before they the commence work. 3. Provide revised structural plans that have been certified by his engineer as equivalent or better What sort of contract do you have with the builder ie basically fixed price or cost plus? Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs just ask a carpenter/ builder, if they are unsure they will get the engineer to advise. 1 10108 Hi All, This is our second home build and first time with a custom builder. They are small builder and have built some houses with good quality. They tender and color… 0 9480 3 20629 |