Geo1 posted:Coral Homes DayDream 28 Build
Wilton is Mine subsidence. Has Coral homes or your certifier consulted the NSW mine subsidence board?
No issues if everything has been checked, just a friendly experience motivated question for…
Geo1 posted:H1 slab for H2 class soil
Sweetswisssteel, is this Newport by chance?
I wouldn't be downgrading to a H2 in there. If you are in Newport, you made a wise decision.
Regards Geo1
Geo1 posted:Dedicated forum spot for FOUNDATIONS - call for support!
Great Idea Mark, was this ever set up? Let me know and I can assist.
Geo1
(old pal)
Geo1 posted:Another defective house story
Would be very interested to actually find out your contract date. AS2870 was updated/revised/amended in January 2011. It would be an interesting point to see if your soil report was…
Geo1 posted:Does bored piers stops slab heave?
I think what all of us above agree on is "abnormal moisture conditions".
As building-expert points out above, its generally a problem with "Abnormal" not "normal" moisture conditions. Problem is,…
Geo1 posted:Hi Everyone from a Geotech
Hi Faye,
We do not do effluent disposal assessments so cannot comment on that part of it. However in terms of an AS2870-2011 Site Classification, my standard clients are on…
Geo1 posted:$ 19800.00 for H2 SLAB UPGRADE ?
Absolutely love this example.
Many thanks for sharing this. Pure expertise coming up with a simple, easy to follow example. Well done.
StructuralBIMGuy, I suggest you get involved with some…
Geo1 posted:$ 19800.00 for H2 SLAB UPGRADE ?
Hi,
I cannot comment on the cost or structural elements as I am neither a builder or structural engineer. StructuralBIMGuy, maybe better suited to give you some advise about that,…
Geo1 posted:Slab Heave Cause?
Hi FirstHomeBuilder25,
Can you indicate why the site was originally classified as Class "P"? This maybe something that others have overlooked?
You have a relatively very stiff slab, so I am…
Geo1 posted:Builder asked to upgrade class P to E class slab
Diggi,
I always get upset when people need to learn lessons when it costs money. If it didn't cost money would we learn?
Unfortunately its the human way.
We spend $400-$600 for…
Geo1 posted:Builder asked to upgrade class P to E class slab
Hi Diggi,
Firstly, I have quickly reviewed your classification of which you have kindly scanned and provided. I do know the company you have engaged as I know there lay…
Geo1 posted:M-class Slab on P class soil
Hi Kirashogun,
I do have a research paper at the office, which is only a few years old. In essence, its asked some local soil testers/professors and "locally experienced" engineers to…
Geo1 posted:Building with Metricon
Hi Sandymeo,
Thanks for the reply, and sorry I just noticed this. Still getting used to the site.
Lets look at the basics first
1. Clays shrink/settle when dry
2. Clays expand/swell…
Geo1 posted:Slab heave is alive and well, watch out.
Hi Maruomario
Based on what you have described, I am out of words to describe how VCAT would not take this case up.
More then happy to put you in touch…
Geo1 posted:Slab heave is alive and well, watch out.
Many a time have we confused photos with job numbers..... It happens.
Thankfully, 99% of the time we get it right.
But still does not hurt to check.
Most soil testers…
Geo1 posted:Slab heave is alive and well, watch out.
Hi building-expert,
Thanks for the comment and I already hold you in high regard based on your comment about "drainage".
A lot of builders do not still understand (even though its…
Geo1 posted:Slab heave is alive and well, watch out.
I am not familiar with the VCAT system unfortunately, as all my work comes from the east coast of AUS. But I am familiar with the QBCC system and I…
Geo1 posted:Hi Everyone from a Geotech
insider,
Thanks for the reply.
I actually spent the day yesterday (early flight/late home to the kids interstate trip), talking to one of my main builders (major builder 2500+ homes…
Geo1 posted:Slab heave is alive and well, watch out.
Hi Mauromario,
Thanks for the photo.
Now i do understand your concerns, and I will concur I often get asked this same question from home owners who have engaged builders…
Geo1 posted:Hi Everyone from a Geotech
Thanks SaveH20, really just here to gain some traction to make the consumer aware of the requirements of the code and increase education. My frustration at the moment with…
Geo1 posted:Building with Metricon
Doulton777 I assume you are in NSW. In QLD you may have had a few extra piers out the front to deal with the tree. Unless you had a large…
Geo1 posted:Hi Everyone from a Geotech
Hi Everyone,
New member, purely here to share my experience and knowledge
Happy to answer any questions regarding borehole reports/site classifications/geotechnical reports.
There is a lot of mis-information going around about Site Class's…
Geo1 posted:Building with Metricon
Hi Sandymeo,
You will need to specify why your site has been classified as Class P, before we can assist. Class P, means problem site and this covers multiple aspects…
Geo1 posted:Building with Metricon
No such thing as P1.... Must be an internal Metricon classification and not something mentioned within any Australian Standard and especially AS2870.
The normal classifications are Class, A, S, M,…
Geo1 posted:Slab heave is alive and well, watch out.
Hi Gaudi, and thanks for the question. And a very good question at that.
AS2870 was formulated to give "standard" designs for basically mass production and whilst it servers well…
Geo1 posted:Slab down inspection defect
Firstly, get a copy of the engineers inspection sheet and ensure they are qualified and hold the relevant insurances.
Secondly, in 10+ years of inspection slabs (waffle pods), I have…
Geo1 posted:$ 19800.00 for H2 SLAB UPGRADE ?
If your slab has been called Class P it means there is something that governs the site to be classified as a "Problem" Site.
You need to ascertain why its…
