Testing a high set house designed for 42 m/s winds. Part 1 - preliminary results.
Material type: TextLanguage: ENG Publication details: 01/12/83Description: 38p; refsISBN:- 0864431120
- 01588338
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Housing forms a very complex structural system. Wind forces are resisted by intricate load sharing between roof, ceiling and floor diaphragms, and specifically designed bracing walls and "non- structural" walls. This report gives a brief outline of the procedure used to test a complete house designed and built in cyclone-prone areas. Hydraulically applied forces simulated the loads placed on the house during very high winds. The house response enabled weak points in the structure, and load transfer mechanisms to be identified. The series of tests contributed to an increase understanding of house behaviour and will provide valuable feedback to the writers of current Building By-Laws .550.
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