Tag Archive: Soil Classification
Different Soil Classification Results
When you look at a new house block its always worth asking the Developer’s Agent what the Soil Classification is ……….. Only don’t take what you are told too seriously! Usually the developers opinion is going to be that the…
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Building On Rock
Based on the Soil Classification rock is considered one of the best surfaces to build a house foundation. It comes under the Classification Class A. That doesn’t mean its going to be cheap especially for a conventional raft or waffle…
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Site Investigation
As part of the design and approval process of building your new house you will require a Site Investigation Report. Sometimes referred to as a Geotechnical Report. For a typical suburban subdivision these cost in the order of $1-2,000,…………… but…
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Soil Classification
Geotechnical investigations should be in accordance with the following Australian Standards; AS2870-1996: “Residential Slabs and Footings – Construction” AS1726-1993: “Geotechnical site investigations” The classification of the site is based on the expected movement of the foundation soils – generally related…
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