Obtain a
quote [figure 1]
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Client supplies floor plans and elevations, a site
survey/estimate of site slope and
a soil test / information about soil type; and
- CV
Substructure Systems prepares indicative quote and
forwards to client
for consideration
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Proceed to
engineering [figure 2]
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Client accepts quote – forwards acceptance and pays
engineers fee to
CV Substructure Systems;
- If
not already provided, client supplies soil test and
3 sets of working drawings;
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Engineer prepares computations, project drawings and
standard drawings and
completes certificate of compliance. Engineer may
alert CV Substructure
systems to special requirements that impact the
quotation; and
- CV
Substructure Systems prepares QMBA contractual
documents with
contract price.
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Proceed to
installation [figure 3]
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Contracts exchanged between Client and CV
Substructure Systems;
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Job scheduled, allocated to an installation team,
materials requirements
are planned and supplied to installation team;
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Client/Client’s builder completes 90∞ set-out at the
site, installs “hurdles”, specifies building lines
and provides datum for finished floor height/s; and,
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Client/Client’s builder provides information about
the location of under ground services at the site.
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Installation – foundation. All functions performed
by CV Substructure Systems’ installers [figure 4]
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String the building area to determine the location
of posts specified on the foundation plan;
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Position Mega Anchor mainframes in the correct
locations; and
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For each foundation location:
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Select appropriate orientation of mainframe for
best appearance (may dig in on outside rows) and
clearance for sub-floor plinths;
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Use Installation Guide to align mainframe
horizontally and vertically;
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Drive piles of (at least) specified length – 3
for each mainframe – into the ground using an
electric jackhammer with special driver head.
Maintain vertical and horizontal alignment and
ensure required frictional resistance achieved
(note: installation into rock requires
specialised equipment); and,
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Remove installation guide and drive mainframe
down to screw mainframe and lock with piles. Fix
mainframe to piles with self-drilling
Tec screws to form an integrated foundation
unit.
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Installation – risers and saddles. All functions
performed
by CV Substructure Systems’ installers [figure 5/6]
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Interpret plans to determine height/s of saddles
relative to specified finished floor height/s;
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Select diameter/s of riser appropriate for height/s;
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Set up laser level; and,
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For each post:
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Use laser level to determine length of riser;
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Cut riser to length, attach saddle, install to
height with laser level
accuracy and align with bearer run; and
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Fix saddle to riser and riser to mainframe with
specified number of Tec screws. Note: Variations
on the standard system can be made available to
suit non-standard posts.
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Installation – bracing. All functions performed
by CV Substructure Systems’ installers [figure 7]
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Interpret plans to determine extent of bracing
required (as required for height and loading);
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Measure and cut each brace to length;
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Prepare each brace for fixing; and,
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Fix bracing to riser/riser cap/bearer in accordance
with bracing plan with Tec screws.
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