Publications

The following publications are technical publications provided for your information.

• Low-High-Low, Cyclic Test Method for Cyclonic Regions

  During cyclonic events, elements of the building envelope are subjected to highly fluctuating wind loads which can cause the fatigue of material, reducing its strength.

  The Building Code of Australia May 2009 introduced a requirement that all metal roofing systems used in cyclonic regions shall demonstrate performance to a new standardised cycle test method.

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• Wind Actions on Steel Sheds & Garages

  This Guide outlines the principles for determining design wind actions on steel sheds, garages and similar buildings for construction in Australia. It explains how structural designers should apply existing wind design criteria and concepts to the ultimate limit state design of steel sheds falling within a defined scope. It does not replace the Building Code of Australia (BCA), its referenced standards and other engineering texts but should be read in conjunction with them. This guide was compiled for distribution to building certifiers and shed suppliers.

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• Wind Codes for Steel Sheds & Garages

  This publication is intended to clarify the application of Wind Actions Code AS / NZS 1170.2 and Wind Loads for Housing Code AS 4055 for the classification of wind speeds for Steel Sheds & Garages.

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• Tropical Cyclone Larry

  Damage to buildings in the lnnisfail area.

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