cornellengineers posted:Metricon Franklin - SA (Moved)
Interesting to see that Metricon built your slab as a raft slab instead of a waffle slab. I'd heard that they don't do raft slabs.
cornellengineers posted:Engineered slab, flat plate?
Flat site with poor drainage - that's most sub-division allotments these days (thanks to excessive use of boundary retaining walls).
It's an issue worth thinking about in the design -…
cornellengineers posted:Engineered slab, flat plate?
The first thing I asked is "Why is this a Class P site?" and alexp79 has already said that.
Soil testers tend to classify…
cornellengineers posted:What do you wish you knew before you built?
What do you wish you knew before you had your house built?
Did you find you wished you knew more about:
contracts?
colour selections?
how long it would take?
where you could save…
cornellengineers posted:Site costs
If you're struggling with the concept of not connecting a slab to a pier, then you're going to hate this product:
cornellengineers posted:Concrete driveway testing - please help
When we test concrete in place we have a couple of tools available:
- Schmidt Hammer tests. A non-destructive way to measure the strength of the concrete surface. They can be…
cornellengineers posted:Site costs
Hi annie88
Not sure if I'm missing something. If a soil tester classified the site as H2 (a measure of how much the…
cornellengineers posted:Slab cut
I agree with bank - get the original engineer to sign off on the cut reinforcement including what steps to take to protect…
cornellengineers posted:Has anyone rectified slab heave successfully
I don't want to get your hopes up because every slab heave job is different. And if it is possible it will still be a long hard slog. Get good…
cornellengineers posted:How often do you visit your site?
Take lots of photos. When we investigate house movement, apart from plans, soil test and levels it's my next favourite thing to troll through to see how it all went…
cornellengineers posted:Slab heave on house we built in 2010. What next?
If anyone is interested I just did a video about screw piers for houses on the weekend. I know you guys are all very well informed so I thought you…
cornellengineers posted:Full renovation of 90’s brick home Brisbane
This service that Resbuild offers might be handy?
cornellengineers posted:Engineer needed to approve retaining wall NSW North Shore
Thanks for the recommendation StructuralBIMGuy but I'm not a big fan of timber retaining walls due to long term durability issues. I'd like…
cornellengineers posted:Buying overland flow land
It's good that you're aware of these issues so early. Good work.
Overland flow affects what type of building you can build (on stumps vs on slab) so speak to your…
cornellengineers posted:Very Steep Block Brisbane - New home Construction
Hi
Have you got a building designer yet or do you intend getting your builder to help with the design?
Did your soil tester say anything about getting a "slope stability"…
cornellengineers posted:Rainwater tank - is it worth in Brisbane
This is an old report done for the Australian Government but it's worth reading if you have time. It turned me off having a rainwater tank:
In fact I'm surprised that…
cornellengineers posted:Carport to bedroom conversion. Brisbane North private builde
Hi Do
Even before you start talking to builders (unless you're only chasing an indicative price, I'd suggest you have a bit of homework to do first:
Carport slabs don't need to…
cornellengineers posted:How to fix this sheet parts coming off from Gyprock ceiling?
Hi
That looks like plasterboard tape - the paper tape placed over the plasterboard joints by the plasterer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ17oTw0jkI
If it's loose there could be moisture above…
cornellengineers posted:Can beans and slabs be poured at different dates?
Hi sweetswisssteel
I had a look at your previous posts and you\'re already pretty aware of the issues.
Three things to consider. Drainage. Drainage. Drainage.
Keep moisture away from your house.…
cornellengineers posted:Change to ceiling height
You might have overall building height limits imposed by council like we do here in Brisbane. Either that or the designer isn't willing to recalculate the wind loads on your…
cornellengineers posted:Can beans and slabs be poured at different dates?
Thanks for the feedback Chippy. I've put a lot of effort into the website and I'm glad it's helping people. We haven't got all the answers but we try at…
cornellengineers posted:Can beans and slabs be poured at different dates?
I've never heard of a builder doing a construction joint in a waffle slab before. Definitely need your engineer to approve the two-pour slab in writing before you let them…
cornellengineers posted:Deck standards esp re footings ? (Brisbane)
Try this link from Timber Queensland.
https://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/sites/defau ... _final.pdf
PS. You'll also need a building certifier. Try http://www.buildingcertificationgroup.com.au/
cornellengineers posted:Incorrect roof pitch
Hi Sarah
Try Don Dixon. He services Brisbane area. http://www.buildingpestinspectionsnorth ... te.com.au/
Phone 0418 222 934
cornellengineers posted:Does ceiling height adds value to the property?
I agree. Higher ceilings are definitely better. I convinced a client to raise her ceilings in her house raise project. After all the engineering and inspections and work we did…
cornellengineers posted:Brickwork Articulation Joints
Our senior structural engineer, Patrick Mazoudier, delivered an internal training session for our engineers at Cornell Engineers on articulation joints this morning and we're making it freely available on our…
cornellengineers posted:Solid timber 180mm x 19mm secret nailed
Hi ctvu
It is certainly more complicated and more susceptible to gapping.
Here's what I found online:
http://www.paradise-timbers.com.au/pdf/ ... cedure.pdf
Matt Cornell
cornellengineers posted:Driveway paver colouring/painting questions
How about picking out some of the old ones and mixing them in with the new ones and vice versa?
Matt
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