1 - AS 2870.1-1988 RESIDENTIAL SLABS AND FOOTINGS - CONSTRUCTION
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1. SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE.
6 - 1.2 APPLICATION.
6 - 1.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS.
6 - 1.4 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.
6 - 1.5 DEFINITIONS.
8 - 1.6 NOTATION.
8 - 1.7 REINFORCEMENT DESIGNATION AND EQUIVALENCES.
8 - 1.7.1 Trench mesh.
8 - 1.7.2 Fabric.
8 - 1.7.3 Reinforcing bars.
9 - SECTION 2. SITE CLASSIFICATION
9 - 2.1 GENERAL.
9 - 2.1.1 Designation.
9 - 2.1.2 Classification.
9 - 2.1.3 Effect of site works on classification.
9 - 2.1.4 Design of footing systems.
9 - 2.1.5 Allowable bearing pressure.
9 - 2.2 NATURAL CLASS A AND CLASS S SITES.
9 - 2.2.1 Sand or rock site.
9 - 2.2.2 Silt sites.
9 - 2.2.3 Slightly reactive clay sites.
9 - 2.2.4 Sites underlain by clay.
9 - 2.3 NATURAL CLASS M, CLASS H AND CLASS E SITES.
9 - 2.4 CLASS P SITES.
9 - 2.4.1 General.
10 - 2.4.2 Soft soils.
10 - 2.5 EFFECT OF FILL ON NATURAL CLASSIFICATION
10 - 2.5.1 Shallow fill.
10 - 2.5.2 Deep sand fill.
10 - 2.5.3 Deep fill other than sand.
10 - 2.5.4 Reclassification of filled sites.
11 - SECTION 3. DESIGN OF FOOTING SYSTEMS CLASS A AND CLASSS SITES
11 - 3.1 FOOTING SYSTEM DESIGNATION.
11 - 3.2 DESIGN OF FOOTING SYSTEM.
11 - 3.2.1 Design procedure.
11 - 3.2.2 Design for single-leaf masonry.
11 - 3.2.3 Reinforced masonry.
11 - 3.2.4 Design for framed double-leaf masonry.
11 - 3.2.5 Design details and construction.
11 - 3.2.6 Outbuildings and extensions.
11 - 3.2.7 Partial rock foundation.
11 - 3.2.8 Complete rock foundation.
11 - 3.2.9 Rock outcrops.
11 - 3.2.10 Wind forces.
11 - 3.3 PIER-AND-BEAM, PIER-AND-SLAB OR PILESYSTEMS.
11 - 3.4 SUSPENDED CONCRETE FLOORS IN ONE-STOREY CONSTRUCTION.
12 - 3.5 FOOTING SYSTEMS FOR TWO-STOREY CONSTRUCTION WITH SUSPENDED CONCRETEFLOOR.
13 - 3.6 FOOTINGS FOR CONCENTRATED LOADS.
13 - 3.6.1 Footings for columns.
13 - 3.6.2 Footings for fireplaces.
16 - SECTION 4. DESIGN OF FOOTING SYSTEMS CLASS M AND CLASS H SITES
16 - 4.1 FOOTING SYSTEMS DESIGNATION.
16 - 4.2 DESIGN OF FOOTING SYSTEMS.
16 - 4.2.1 Design procedure.
16 - 4.2.2 Design for single-leaf masonry.
16 - 4.2.3 Reinforced masonry.
16 - 4.2.4 Design for framed double-leaf masonry.
16 - 4.2.5 Masonry feature walls.
16 - 4.2.6 Design detailsand construction require- ments.
16 - 4.2.7 Outbuildings and extensions.
16 - 4.2.8 Partial rock foundation.
16 - 4.2.9 Rock outcrop.
16 - 4.2.10 Wind forces.
17 - 4.3 PIER-AND-BEAM, PIER-AND-SLAB OR4.4 CONCENTRATEDLOADSONFOOTING PILESYSTEMS.SYSTEMSFORREACTIVECLAYS.
17 - 4.4 CONCENTRATED LOADS ON FOOTING SYSTEMS FOR REACTIVE CLAYS.
24 - SECTION 5. DESIGN OF FOOTING SYSTEMS - REGIONS INCLUDING CLASS E SITES
24 - 5.1 GENERAL.
24 - 5.2 SITE CLASSIFICATION.
24 - 5.3 STRUCTURAL DESIGN.
24 - 5.3.1 Structural design for stable sites.
24 - 5.3.2 Structural design for stiffened rafts on reactive sites.
25 - 5.3.3 Structural design for waffle rafts on reactive sites.
25 - 5.3.4 Concession or extensions and outbuildings.
26 - 5.3.5 Reinforced masonry.
27 - SECTION 6. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
27 - 6.1 SLABS.
27 - 6.1.1 General.
27 - 6.1.2 Filling.
27 - 6.1.3 Foundation or slabs.
27 - 6.1.4 Vapour barrier.
27 - 6.1.5 Edge rebates.
28 - 6.1.6 General drainage requirements.
28 - 6.1.7 Permanent excavations.
28 - 6.1.8 Temporary excavations.
28 - 6.1.9 Recesses in slab panels.
29 - 6.1.10 Heating cables and pipes.
29 - 6.1.11 Concrete.
29 - 6.1.12 Reinforcement.
30 - 6.1.13 Shrinkage control.
30 - 6.1.14 Treatment of sloping sites.
30 - 6.1.15 Retention of fill under slabs.
30 - 6.2 STRIP AND PAD FOOTINGS.
30 - 6.2.1 General.
30 - 6.2.2 Foundation.
30 - 6.2.3 Concrete.
30 - 6.2.4 Reinforcement.
31 - 6.2.5 Stepping of footings.
31 - 6.2.6 Permanent excavations.
31 - 6.2.7 Temporary excavations.
32 - 6.3 BUILDING PRACTICES FOR CLASS M, CLASS H OR CLASS E SITES.
35 - APPENDIX A - CLASSIFICATION OF DAMAGE