Pier and Slab Structural Engineering Design
Budget: $1,500 – $3,000 AUD
I need a qualified structural engineer to create the pier and slab design for a rural steel-framed shed that will also incorporate a small shed-home section. The project must be certified and comply fully with the Australian National Construction Code and all relevant Australian Standards.
What I can give you immediately
• Current soil test reports for the site
• Earthworks and fill specifications for the site
• Shed design drawings
• Shed home design drawings
What I need from you
Using the information provided, determine whether a traditional bored-pier footing or a screw-pier system—possibly combined with shallower piers for added lateral stability—will be the most practical and cost-effective solution. Please provide:
1. Engineering calculations demonstrating compliance with NCC and AS 2870/AS 3600 (or other applicable standards).
2. Detailed footing and slab drawings ready for building approval, preferably in DWG and PDF.
3. A concise comparison memo outlining why the recommended option was chosen, including estimated material quantities and any construction sequencing notes that differ between the two systems.
4. If screw piers are adopted, installation specifications (depth, torque requirements, corrosion protection).
Acceptance criteria
• Stamped drawings and calculations that a local certifier can lodge without further amendment.
• Clear alignment between the soil classification, earthworks report, and your footing design assumptions.
• All load paths for the steel frame and the dwelling areas resolved and shown on plans.
I have no preset preference for footing type, so feel free to optimise on constructability and budget while meeting the structural brief. Autocad, Revit, or equivalent BIM tools are welcome—just keep the output formats usable by typical Australian builders and certifiers.
Looking forward to your technical insight and a smooth design hand-over.
What I can give you immediately
• Current soil test reports for the site
• Earthworks and fill specifications for the site
• Shed design drawings
• Shed home design drawings
What I need from you
Using the information provided, determine whether a traditional bored-pier footing or a screw-pier system—possibly combined with shallower piers for added lateral stability—will be the most practical and cost-effective solution. Please provide:
1. Engineering calculations demonstrating compliance with NCC and AS 2870/AS 3600 (or other applicable standards).
2. Detailed footing and slab drawings ready for building approval, preferably in DWG and PDF.
3. A concise comparison memo outlining why the recommended option was chosen, including estimated material quantities and any construction sequencing notes that differ between the two systems.
4. If screw piers are adopted, installation specifications (depth, torque requirements, corrosion protection).
Acceptance criteria
• Stamped drawings and calculations that a local certifier can lodge without further amendment.
• Clear alignment between the soil classification, earthworks report, and your footing design assumptions.
• All load paths for the steel frame and the dwelling areas resolved and shown on plans.
I have no preset preference for footing type, so feel free to optimise on constructability and budget while meeting the structural brief. Autocad, Revit, or equivalent BIM tools are welcome—just keep the output formats usable by typical Australian builders and certifiers.
Looking forward to your technical insight and a smooth design hand-over.