Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Compacting of site- how does this work 2Dec 26, 2009 7:22 pm http://take2-customdesigndownslope.blogspot.com 07-10-09 omg they have cut the block 14-05-10 we finally have the keys Re: Compacting of site- how does this work 4Dec 27, 2009 8:51 am Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: Compacting of site- how does this work 6Dec 27, 2009 10:14 am Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: Compacting of site- how does this work 8Dec 27, 2009 10:32 am Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: Compacting of site- how does this work 10Dec 27, 2009 2:51 pm mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Compacting of site- how does this work 12Dec 27, 2009 6:49 pm to_do_list kaindec onc_artisan All fill HAS to be compacted Do you know how to get it compacted and then certified? Also and the cost associated with this. Is it possible after compaction that no piering would be required. The only bad thing about this time of year is that you cant ask those in the industry and we are looking to sign off on the block next week. To achieve the best possible outcome the fill process needs to be supervised, inspected and tested to ensure compliance with "Level 1" geotechnical testing (AS3798). This will give you a certificate which indicates that minimum compaction standards have been met and that the placement of fill was in accordance with the relevant standard and suitable for residential construction. It does not mean that additional foundation work may not be required, but simply that in designing the foundation the designer will be able to assumed that the fill has been "engineered" and is not the worst case scenario of an ordinary fill. The foundation design will take into account the fact that it is fill, all fill consolidates over time, but the degree of initial compaction - and therefore the predicted consolidation - will determine the type of foundation you will need. Thanks, this is the part where I dont know who to contact etc. We have a guy that does retaining walls and earth works but assumes that all will be ok. He has the labour part, I need someone that has the technical part to sign off and advise as we go. Do you know what profession this is? Thanks again Re: Compacting of site- how does this work 13Dec 27, 2009 7:42 pm You'll need a geotechincal engineer...if you do a search on the online yellow pages for Brisbane using the tag "soil testing" you'll get some reasonable hits...here's one at random to get you an idea of what you are looking for http://www.thesoiltesters.com.au/SERVICES.htm ...that's not a recommendation just an example. mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Approvals are covered in the cost we are paying to the pool company. The only thing stated in our home build contract for the additional cost is engineering support. … 3 7428 I posted the floorplan on Houzz.com forum and got some really good ideas and advice from people there. Then we reached out to a couple of renovation companies and one… 5 10239 1) I had requested R6 ceiling insualtion batts, however I noticed that on some areas there are huge gaps which will allow hot air to sweep in, and also noticed black/grey… 0 4356 |