Benedictesunda

Clarifications that keep the drawing set unambiguous

Load case basisAll load-bearing calculations follow AS/NZS 1170.0 and AS/NZS 1170.1 unless a project brief states otherwise. Wind region and terrain category are confirmed per site before any member sizing begins.

Drawing revision controlOnly the latest revision letter on each sheet is valid for construction. Superseded revisions are void even if they remain in the project folder, and site teams must check the transmittal date before issuing any drawing to a subcontractor.

Column grid toleranceGrid lines on the structural layout refer to the centreline of the column. A deviation beyond plus or minus 10 mm at the base plate requires a written engineer review before concrete is poured.

Connection responsibilityStandard bolted connections shown in the general arrangement are designed by Benedictesunda. Non-standard splices or site-welded details must be submitted as a separate shop drawing for approval before fabrication.

Foundation interfaceGeotechnical reports are referenced but not reinterpreted in the structural set. If the site soil class changes after excavation, the footing schedule is rechecked before any further pours proceed.

Coordination with servicesPenetrations through primary beams and shear walls are not assumed. A services routing drawing must be cross-checked against the structural grid before openings are cut on site.

What Your Engineering Team Gains

When you bring Benedictesunda into a warehouse project, the benefit is not a generic advisory report. It is a set of load-bearing calculations and CAD-ready drawings that your site team can issue directly to a fabricator or a certifier. The deliverables below are the ones our clients name most often when they brief us for a second warehouse.

Column Grids Matched to Racking

We set the structural grid around your pallet racking layout, not the other way around. That means fewer transfer beams over aisles and a clear path for automated guided vehicles from dock to storage bay.

Live Load Maps for Mezzanine Floors

Instead of a single floor rating, you receive zone-by-zone live load maps. Picking areas, bulk storage, and office mezzanines each get their own capacity figure, so your operations team knows exactly where a pallet jack can travel.

Foundation Schedules for Poor Ground

For sites with reactive clay or high water tables, we produce pad and pier schedules with depth and reinforcement callouts per bay. Your contractor can price the groundworks without waiting on a second consultant.

Wind and Seismic Checks for Cladding

Large wall panels and roof sheeting need more than a standard stud spacing. We calculate the wind uplift and seismic forces for your specific region and show the fixing pattern on the elevation drawings.

Connection Details for Steel-to-Concrete Interfaces

Where a steel portal frame meets a concrete slab or a tilt-up panel, the connection detail decides the whole load path. We draft those junctions at a scale your welders and formworkers can read without calling the office.

Document Set Ready for Certification

Every drawing is issued with a cover sheet, revision table, and a signed structural design statement. That package goes straight to your private certifier or the council, which shortens the approval stage by days.