Civil and Structural Engineering Design of the Acacia Avenue Kindergarten
Project :
Civil and Structural Engineering Design of the Acacia Avenue Kindergarten
Client :
City of Kingston Council
Project Value :
Project Overview :
Council were seeking to undertake the design and construction of a new kindergarten located at Acacia Avenue Mentone. A concept design was prepared by DWP Architects. Council requested JJR to provide civil and structural engineering services for the new development. The scope of works included the following phases:
- Sketch Design;
- Design and Development;
- Contract Documentations; and Contract Administration.
JJR Involvement :
JJR undertook the design and development in accordance with relevant Australian Standards as well as Council’s requirements.
The structural design components and specifications included are listed below:
- Foundation design including dimension, thickness and reinforcement;
- Framing design including columns, beams, bracing, and ties;
- Secondary members including cladding support frame if applicable (i.e. girts and purlins);
- Concrete slabs and reinforcement;
- Tertiary members and connections;
- Construction notes and specifications for steel, concrete, timber and masonry works;
- Material notes and specifications for steel, concrete, timber and masonry works; and
- Any other necessary components.
The civil design provisions and specifications are listed below:
- Site earthworks and drainage;
- Storm water management plan;
- Geometry of access roads and driveways (if applicable);
- Erosion and sediment control; and Specifications for earthworks.
