before building Flashcards
Zoning laws will state
Site boundaries and restrictions Any height restrictions. Land cover % Architectural patterns Any restrictions on the allowable uses of the home
what is Site analysis and why do we do it
Evaluating the site to get a look and feel for the area and to see what you have to work with as well as evaluate what future problems might appear. This starts the devolving process that fits with the character and atmosphere of the site, follow the laws and regulations of the area, but also to find creative ways to make the site your own.
what happens during site prep
and when should drainage be installed during prep
all tree stumps, debris, timber and vegetation must be removed before foundations can be safely laid. Drainage must be installed during the preparation stage if the ground is waterlogged or if water will naturally drain towards the building.
Site clearing and cleaningthis is one of the utmost important parts of the preparation process. Why?
and how is this usually done?
. Stumps and roots of trees and vegetation can cause problems with construction and so these must be dug out and cleared. Clearing is usually done with bulldozers, front-end loaders and TLBs.
*Once these are removed, the ground needs to be compacted and hard before construction can begin.
types of things to be cleared before building
vegetation, trees, soil, unwanted structures and debris.
why is clearing the small vegetation and undergrowth off the site usually the first stage of site clearing
typically frees up space and room for equipment and labour to clear larger vegetation such as trees
Name 5 man made features to look out for when doing Site analysis and data gathering before going to the site
Site boundary Neighbouring Site lines Entrance locations and types What is in the area Legal restrictions Pollution Zoning
Name 5 man-made features to look and listen out for when going to the site and doing Site analysis and data gathering
Entrance locations and types Site security Existing buildings Derelict or Unfinished Buildings Existing Electricity lines, Drainage, Telephone lines, Water systems Features Areas to expose/use Areas to improve Areas to hide Neighbouring buildings Distances Heights Uses (Domestic or public) Noise levels
Name 5 Natural features to look and listen out for when going to the site and doing Site analysis and data gathering
Typography Levels Gradients Large natural obstructions Trees and vegetation Protected species and zones Root protection areas Items for removal Items to maintain Animals Natural sounds
Name 5 natural features to look out for when doing Site analysis and data gathering before going to the site
Geographic location What is natural to the area Sun paths Wind direction Rainfall (season and amount) Type of soil Past natural disasters Flooding Land slides Altitude
5 steps of site preparation
Step 1 reconnaissance
- inspection
- soil test
- stormwater assesment
- pre work documentation
- planning and scheduels
step 2 site preparation
- erection of temporary stuctures
- mark protected species
step 3 clearing and leveling
- small vegetation removed
- remove exsisting structures, rock, rubble, foundations
- clear unwanted vegetation
- level ground
step 4 setting out
- set out datum levels and points
- trench lines should be marked
step 5 permanent works
*civil constuction
What happens after the site has been cleared and cleaned
the ground needs to be compacted and hard before construction can begin. = levelled
