Measuring Rock Strength

I Have a Clause in a Contract That References Rock Strength, How Do I Measure It? Why do you need to know? When asked “How strong is that rock?” I usually respond with “what is the reason you want to know the rock strength?”. The approach we take to assessing rock strength will to some […]

Site Classification

Can I Get a Different Site Classifications for the Same Site? What is a “site Classification”? A site classification according to AS2870 Residential Slabs and Footings applies to residential dwellings, however it has become a nominal standard for assessing sites for larger projects. How is it assessed? To establish the site classification, a value called […]

Level 1 Earthworks

Level 1 Fill – you have probably seen it written on drawings and in our reports, you may know these answers but if you don’t or are not sure, we have put together responses to questions we have been asked in the past. What Australian Standard outlines Level 1 Earthworks ? AS 3798-2007 Guidelines on […]