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Yes not a problem, AS2870 even allows upto 400mm of fill to be placed in 200mm layers; rolled and compacted. this would be deemed as controlled fill. However I would generally just put some backhoe piers in through the fill so you are not relying on workmanship Upvote 0 Downvote Not...
During the development of the construction drawings we had been discussing cladding options. On the lower level our thought was to have corrugated break-away aluminum panels between the concrete piers, and we had the idea to bring this aluminum up at a corner of the house to provide an accent...
If design mix concrete can not be used for any reason on the work for grades of M-20 or lower. Nominal mixes may be used with the permission of Engineer in charge, which, however, is likely to involve a higher cement content. 17 Best shall mean that in the opinion of the concerned ...
Solar panel mounting- Typically a groundmount or a structure such as a shed to mount the panels on. Standard panels are typically 1.6m2 in area so every 10 panels will require 16m2. You will need footings for this structure, typically screw piers or concrete Solar inverter/controller- Choose...
If this separation cannot be achieved a concrete cradle must be used for support to achieve proper bedding compaction. Show all fire hydrant locations. Fire hydrant separation between permanent structures must be 3m minimum. Typical minimum clearances: 0.6m behind, 2m to side with port and 1m to...
Lopez also interprets a sizeable concrete mass, found a few kilometers from the shore, as a defensive post [81]. On a typical summer day, the wind can be quite strong standing on the remains of these walls, an indication that Salapia’s lagoon, while protected, did not have the ...
FLOOD CONTROL/ SUMP PUMP/ OVERHEAD SEWER LINES (2008). NEW FRONT LOAD WASHER & DRYER INCLUDED. NEW CONCRETE SIDE DRIVE WITH DRAINAGE CURBS. FULL TUCKPOINTING OF BRICK AND STONEWORK. NEW FRONT STAIR RAILS. ATTIC INSULATION. 2.5 CAR GARAGE. PRIVACY FENCE. GREAT LOCATION, WALK TO WHOLE FOODS,...