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
cornellengineers posted:Perpend dispute with builder
This might help. It's an extract from the previous version of AS3700 regarding mortar joints but I doubt it changed in the most recent version. Bluff and say it's current!
cornellengineers posted:First renovation
Try these guys:
http://www.resbuild.com.au/
But that isn't a lot of money for an extension. You might be able to do a nice renovation though?
http://www.clairestevensid.com.au/
Regards
Matt
cornellengineers posted:brick pillars
I'll take a bet both ways.
If the cavity is filled with mortar, I don't think brick ties will be required but I'd be concerned the steel could corrode unless you…
cornellengineers posted:Footing Variation with controlled fill
Hi LittleSuzi
I'm guessing your slab is a waffle slab with brick veneer walls? If I'm wrong let me know. According to AS2870 (the 'book' of standard waffle slab designs),…
cornellengineers posted:How to do walkway canopy/awning ?
Perhaps a carpenter to do some rafters, a beam and posts onto a concrete footings.
Maybe find someone on this site:
http://www.homeone.com.au/pergolas
Matt
cornellengineers posted:Concrete slab level reference
I'll have a crack.
Try this:
http://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/sites/defaul ... uide_0.pdf
76 pages - must be something for you?
Matt Cornell
cornellengineers posted:Whens too late to upgrade slab?
Hi buzurk
If the pods and reinforcement are in (and I presume the formwork is in too), then it IS too late to upgrade an "M" class waffle slab to a…
cornellengineers posted:Crack in polished concrete! HELP!
This wouldn't be the first time a polished concrete slab has had cracks in it. What did your contractor say?
Matt
cornellengineers posted:Porch slab cracked
Do you have any other photos? I can't understand why the abelflex (the foam) is there.
Matt
cornellengineers posted:Roof Ventilation (whirly bird)
Oh I saw those solar powered units at the home show. They looked fantastic.
cornellengineers posted:soil teste at Warralily Coast
In theory it should rule out you using a waffle slab if your house is brick veneer. There is no off the shelf waffle slab design for H2 and H2-D.
Matt
cornellengineers posted:M to MD class slab
Sounds funny. M-D is a soil classification in areas of deep seated movement - ie extremes in seasonal moisture. It has nothing to do with flood risk. Ask your soil…
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