Thanks everyone for your info.The planning inspector now says the info from BigH has made things worse as it is inward ground pressure they have a problem with.
I am going to engage a structural engineer to assess the frame which is rawl bolted to the concrete base and the cantilever brace at...
Thanks kelowna
Are you saying he wants the pool structure capacity and you feel I should consult a structural engineer, is that right?.
Why do they keep talking about ground bearing loads?
The pool is 40mm x 60mm galvi steel in a five bar gate formation welded ends, panels are 1.2m high and 2m...
Thanks BigH at last someone talking sense I can understand.
This is what the inspector emailed back ,any thoughts.
"Many thanks for your email with further details on the pool construction.
I have discussed this with the Council's Engineers and their opinion is the structure does not appear...
I produce pools and have been told about doubts from the local council engineer that the pool structure is in his opinion not man enough for the ground bearing pressures.This has never been a problem in over 200 installs.The pool is only 4m x 2m x 1.2m deep and constructed in 30mm x 60mm box...