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Earthworks proposal plan
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Log in to see the plans as drawn Foundations, Excavation & Site Preparation Notes F15. Compaction requirements for shallow fills requirements shall be
in accordance with AS 3798 are as follows:
Masonry Notes The length of lapping shall be not less than the thickness of the
leaf upon which the sheet is laid joints shall not be located at
F1. Site earthworks shall be in carried out in accordance with AS3798, a) Sand up to 800mm deep is to be compacted in 200mm layers M1. All Masonry to comply with weep holes.
Guidelines on earthworks for commercial & residential developments. by vibrating plate or vibration roller. The fill is to have an n value of AS3700, AS4773.1, AS 4773.2 & AS/NZS 4455. M15. Mortar joints shall be finished as specified, the depth of raking
F2. Refer to soil report & footing plan/details for reference to the required 7 using a standard penetrometer test. Density index is to be not M2. Masonry shall not be constructed to a height greater than shall not exceed the amount specified in AS 3700 clause 1.4.1
founding material for the footings, the soil profile across the site & less than 75% in accordance with AS 1289, testing of density index 2400mm prior to grouting. Clean-out blocks shall be provided in & clause 4.9.2.
specific recommendations. The engineer shall be notified immediately shall be done in accordance with AS 1289. M16. Any render finish subsequently applied to the surface shall not be
all cores at bottom course of each filled lift. allowed to bridge a damp proof course or make ineffective any
should the foundation material differ from that stated in the soil report. b) Non-sand fill up to 400mm deep shall be compacted in not more M3. Masonry under construction shall be braced or otherwise other moisture protection measures.
F3. Topsoil & organic material shall be removed from the construction pad than 150mm layers by a mechanical roller, clay fill shall be moist stabilized as necessary to resist wind & other lateral forces, in such a M17. Cavities shall be free form mortar droppings or any other materials
& stockpiled for later use in landscaping, any loose or soft material during compaction. Standard compaction index is not to be less manner that the structural integrity of the member of structure is not which might bridge the cavity & allow transmission of moisture.
encountered shall also be removed. Voids created from the removal of than 95% for a residential project & 98% for a commercial compromised as well as covered at the top surface to prevent Where ducts, sleeves or pipes are laid along or across a cavity
poor material or vegetation shall be filled & compacted with suitable development or pavement in accordance with AS 1289. Reactive rainwater entry. construction shall be such that transmission of moisture is
material to a minimum density ratio of 95% standard compaction for clay should be avoided as fill but if used should be placed at a M4. Masonry shall not be subjected to any load until it has gained prevented.
cohesive soils or 65% minimum density index for cohesionless soils. moisture content which approximates the fixed equilibrium sufficient strength to carry loads safely. M18. Wall ties for masonry veneer walls (walls max. 3m high) located at;
F4. Northside Engineering are to be contacted during construction prior to moisture content. M5. Wall ties shall be embedded at least 50mm into the mortar joint, and 600mm max. centres vertically (300mm max. from top of wall)
first concrete pour to confirm the site classification & soil conditions. adequately attached to the structural backing as appropriate. 600mm max. horizontal centres
F16. Any filled building platforms in excess of the fill levels described Double number of ties back to frame at intersecting walls.
Should conditions differ from those used in the design stage be above shall be controlled fill in accordance with AS 3798 - Connectors & accessories that extend across a cavity in the masonry Use light duty for N1/N2 sites
discovered at the time of inspection, Northside Engineering reserves Guidelines on earthworks for commercial & residential shall be installed in a manner which prevents water from passing Use medium duty ties for N3/N4 sites.
the right to amend design details if necessary. developments. The testing & certification of the fill platform shall be across the cavity via ties, connectors or accessories. In hollow unit M19. Articulation Joints in Masonry Veneer walls
F5. Footings shall be located centrally under columns & walls unless noted carried out by a suitably qualified testing body. masonry, where it is not practicable to obtain the required (Vertical joints to full height, not toothed & free of mortar)
otherwise. embedment of the ties wholly in the mortar join, the necessary
F17. For sites where cut & fill is required, the fill shall continue past embedment shall be obtained by filling appropriate cores with grout JOINT SPACING *
F6. All water & loose material shall be removed from footing excavations the edge of the building at least 1.5m & shall be retained or or mortar. (Straight, continuous walls only - containing no openings, render finish assumed)
and/or Bored piers prior to concreting. battered beyond this point. Refer to the geotechnical report for M6. Cement & building lime shall comply with the following standards: 10mm JOINT 15mm JOINT
F7. Min. bearing capacity of the foundation materials is to be (u.n.o): batter slope details. The interior of the slab shall be founded on - Portland & blended cements AS 3972 SITE CLASS <4m >4m-8.5m MAX. >4m-8.5m MAX.
compacted material & the edge beams & internal load-bearing M 5.5m 3.9m 5.5m
Pad footings 100 kPa Strip footings 100 kPa - Limes for building AS 1672.1 H1 5.0m 3.5m 5.0m
Bored piers 100 kPa Raft slabs 50 kPa elements shall be founded on natural soil. (Refer geotechnical - Masonry cement AS 1316 H2 4.5m 3.2m 4.5m
report). M7. The cutting of units shall be avoided as far as possible by setting out JOINT SPACING *
F8. The zone of influence (45° line from base of walls) is not to be affected F18. All plumbing & services trenches shall be sloped away from the
during excavation unless written approval is obtained by the engineer. to avoid irregular or broken bond, particularly adjacent to openings & · No more than 5m centres where openings greater than 900 x 900 occur.
Located where wall height changes by more than 20% of the lesser height.
house & shall be backfilled with compacted clay in the top 300mm in piers, where cutting is necessary units shall be cut: ·
At changes in wall thickness (not including engaged piers)
F9. Where excavation work is to be carried out adjacent to existing footings, within 1.5m of the house. If this is not possible or if services run - so that there is no shattering of the units;
·
Note: chases made in walls greater than 25% of the overall thickness are considered
the exact level of the underside of the footings shall be obtained by test under the footing system, the trench shall be backfilled with - accurately to leaf thickness; a 'change in wall thickness'.
pits prior to excavation. Underpinning & shoring of the structure shall be · At control or construction joints in the footing & slab.
compacted clay or concrete in order to restrict the ingress of water - so as not to impair the effectiveness of any cavity or reduce the net · Located not greater than 4.5m from corners
carried out as required & the existing structure shall be maintained in a beneath the footing system. area of masonry. · Located not closer to corner than 230mm for veneer walls or 470mm for cavity walls.
stable undamaged condition.
F10. All excavated material shall be removed from the build site & not
F19. Adequate site drainage is important for satisfactory performance of
the footing system, the finished ground surface must fall away from
M8. As far as practicable, holes, sleeves & chases shall be provided
during erection of masonry in order to avoid cutting of completed
Concrete Block Masonry Notes
reused elsewhere during the construction unless written approval is the perimeter footing a minimum of 50mm over a distance of 1 walls.
obtained by the engineer. CB1. All concrete block masonry shall be in accordance with AS 3700,
metre at all times. Where this is achieved by filling, the nature & M9. Expansion joints (closing control joints) & articulation joints shall be AS/NZS 4455
F11. The contractor is to ensure stability of all excavations & structures permeability of of the filling material should be considered in clean & free from any hard or incompressible material for the full CB2. All concrete masonry units shall have minimum characteristic
(including existing elements/adjoining properties) during relation to the underlying soil. width & depth of the joint before. unconfined compressive strength f'uc = 15MPa.
construction. Excavations drawn behind elements are indicative only. It F20. The owner is responsible for the maintenance of the building & site M10. Weep holes shall be provided wherever it is necessary to drain CB3. Mortar shall consist of a mixture of cementitious & s&, to which any
is the contractor's responsibility to assess encountered ground & should make themselves familiar with the performance & moisture from or through masonry construction where flashings are specified additives have been added. Mortars shall be identified
conditions & batter excavations to maintain stability & provide all maintenance requirements set out in the CSIRO pamphlet, BTF-18 , incorporated in masonry, weep holes shall be provided in the by the volumetric proportions of their main ingredients & shall be
necessary components required. 'Guide to home owners on foundation maintenance & footing masonry course immediately above the flashing at maximum classified by M1 to M4.
F12. The contractor is to take all responsibility for contacting services in performance'. 1200mm centres. Weep holes shall be free from mortar or other CB4. Mortar shall be mixed in proportion 1 : 1 : 6 of cement : hydrated
arrangement of disconnecting services or supply that require cutting & F21. Tree roots, on occasions, will affect the performance of the footing material that might prevent proper function. Weep holes shall either lime : s& ; by volume above damp proof course.
sealing as required. system & may result in cracks occurring in bricks and/or plaster be formed by the inclusion of a pipe or duct at the location, or & 1 : 1 / 4 : 3 below damp proof course level. Additives shall
F13. Penetrations through edge & internal beams are permitted where work. Should tree roots affect the house then it is the owner's omission of mortar in the perpend joint. not be used without approval of the engineer.
necessary provided it is located within the middle third of the beam responsibility to have the offending tree(s) removed or install a root M11. Masonry shall be cleaned & stains removed as necessary in such a CB5. Grout for core filling shall be ready-mixed concrete in
depth & the diameter of the penetration (including lagging) does not barrier. manner that the work is not damaged. Particular care shall be taken accordance with AS 1379 with f'c = 20 MPa, maximum
exceed one third of the beam depth. Lagging to be closed-cell to protect adjacent work from the effects of any acid used in aggregate size 10mm, maximum slump 200mm & to be rodded
polyethylene lagging at least 20mm thick. The minimum covers to cleaning. Care shall be taken when using high-pressure water in place to provide compaction.
reinforcement must also be maintained. Connection of stormwater cleaners not to damage mortar joints & masonry units. CB6. Provide corner bars to all horizontal reinforcement at wall returns.
drains & waste drains shall include flexible connections in accordance M12. Freshly laid masonry shall not be disturbed by scaffolding, Lap lengths to suit bar size.
with AS 3500 & local authority requirements. formwork or other equipment supported from it. Individual units CB7. All concrete cover to reinforcement to be minimum 50mm.
which are moved for any reason after initial placement shall be relaid CB8. All starter bars to be tied in place prior to engineer's inspection.
F14. Unless displayed on these plans the effects from temporary excavations in fresh mortar.
for the repair or replacement of services have not been taken into M13. Sheet damp proof materials shall be built in to project both faces of CB9. All core filled blockwork shall be laid with a base course of clean
account. the wall, on completion of construction, the projections shall either be out blocks to facilitate cleaning of all cavities. The height of core
cut off flush with the face of the wall or turned down. fill placed at any one time shall not exceed 2.4m.
M14. Any course upon which a sheet of damp-proof or flashing material is CB10. Where hollow block walls are load bearing, lay solid blocks to
laid shall be flushed up with mortar over the full width to form an even top course & provide approved slip joint installed to
JESS B GABRILAITIS bed. Where joints in the sheet cannot be avoided, the material shall manufacturer's specification.
RPEQ 23224 be lapped against moisture penetration. CB11. Control joints to be placed at max 6000mm crs, using control
type blocks or as detailed within structural documentation.
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