Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Mar 24, 2020 1:20 pm Hi all, Does anyone have info on footings and steel piers to support a Transportable or link to were I should be ?? thanks Being a new OB I am having trouble (confused) with plans to suit B.A. NSW to suit a Transportable. To go on a level block, soil test done.. The Transportable is 15 x 6 in two halves, it has a 6 piece I beam sub-frame and timber frame dwelling attached. The Eng plans show 54 pier holes 450 x 600 deep but with cement just 200mm deep ?? Also seemingly super heavyweight metal piers: 76 x 4.5 CHS (pipe) ?? : I have 50 x 7 CHS ( already owned I wish to use). And cross beam on top of the piers.. 75x75 x 5 SHS ?? : Why would this beam be needed at all ? Summary: I have 7mm thick 50mm dia steel pipe that I wanted to use for piers. Also I don't see the need for a cross beam on top of piers.. ?? except to make landing the unit by crane easier. Is 200mm of cement at the base of 600mm borehole enough, with 400mm of dirt infill ?? Maybe it is ?? Or should the entire borehole be filled with cement 450 x 600 deep. And the 200mm act as a footing for the pier to sit on prior to cement OR dirt? in-fill. Also: What is 'FOUNDING'.. as in founding notes on the 'plans' Is it another word for 'footing'.. So confusing.. Yes, I will contact the Engineer again.. However, I would like some info to go on.. Thanks, Forum.. Am in the Riverina region. Thanks. Over Re: Footings and steel piers for Transportable.. help 2Mar 24, 2020 9:09 pm Hi Ianmc Welcome to the forum You would do better if you put up the image of the engineering plan and details (Delete the name) Moment Of Inertia Calculator You can always do your own calculations/proofs, show them to your engineer, and if he is satisfied then he will stamp your sections/details Cheers Chris Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Footings and steel piers for Transportable.. help 3Mar 25, 2020 9:10 am StructuralBIMGuy Hi Ianmc Welcome to the forum You would do better if you put up the image of the engineering plan and details (Delete the name) Moment Of Inertia Calculator You can always do your own calculations/proofs, show them to your engineer, and if he is satisfied then he will stamp your sections/details Cheers Chris Thanks the welcome.. so exciting to be an empowered OB. I have yesterday sent a bullet point detailed list of concerns to the Engineer.. as clear as possible. To their credit, they have acknowledged and have advised a response is eminent. Your advice is exciting and I will investigate that option of own calculations. Pending their reply will determine posting of plans that may yet be altered.. Thanks quick reply, really good. Hi I am wanting some opinions about the build of a steel shed I am going to get one about 4.5 x 2.5 m steel shed and the height will be about 2.3-2.4m high The one I am… 0 10540 How good is Simeon?! Always taking time to help others out! Wish we were building in NSW and could work together. Thanks for all that you do! 7 5179 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair That’s very helpful information. Will find out more from there. Much appreciated. 11 11808 |