Trying to find out the difference between an M and H slab.
Where is the best place to get information?
Have been told slab thickness is the same.
Thanks
Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum Re: Difference between M and H slab 2Jul 17, 2017 10:26 am NSU I suggest you start a single build post for all your enquiries Design, engineering & Slab/Footings information can be group Also what information do you have already, Geotech? Contours? Plans? quants? etc,etc You are more likely to get a better reply from others if they can relate to what you want to achieve.HTH Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Difference between M and H slab 3Jul 20, 2017 9:37 pm BCA. Or National Code for Construction Its online and its free. It will have foundation designs. Section 3.2. Figure 3.2.5.3(b) FOOTING SLAB AND STIFFENED RAFT SLAB DETAILS FOR CLASS M, M-D, H AND H-D SITES. EVERY owner builder should have a copy. Re: Difference between M and H slab 5Jul 21, 2017 8:48 am You won't get the difference in Co$t from the NCC The variables that affect cost are Slab size/area, Soil type, bearing capacity, Site/placement, etc,etc The material cost difference is negligible That leaves labour, plant & profit variances Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs The engineering is the engineering. It's irrelevant how much material you have. Unless it fits the requirements of your design the engineer can't "make"it work. You might… 7 9692 2 7540 |