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This Australian Standard was prepared by Committee TM/1, Timber Structures. It
was approved on behalf of the Council of Standards Australia on 10 October 1999
and published on 5 December 1999.
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PREFACE
This Standard was prepared by the Joint Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand
Committee TM/1, Timber Structures.
This Standard incorporates Amendment No. 1 (February 2002). The changes required by
the Amendment are indicated in the text by a marginal bar and amendment number against
the clause, note, table, figure, or part thereof affected.
This Standard is the result of a consensus of representatives on the Joint Committee that it
be produced as an Australian Standard.
The objective of this Standard is to provide users with the design methods, assumptions and
other design criteria, which have been used in the preparation of the Span Tables, uplift
forces and racking pressures contained within AS 1684.2, AS 1684.3 and AS 1684.4.
Continued development of timber framing systems and the need to cater for a widening
variety of materials and design conditions have led to a total revision of structural framing
design. These developments include —
(a) provision for limit state design methods;
(b) revised/new structural grades for timber;
(c) provisions catering for open plan living — larger spans, wider openings and bigger
rooms, which need a more rational approach to bracing design;
(d) special ‘engineered’ and fabricated timber products;
(e) recognition of a wider range of high wind and cyclonic design; and
(f) computer-aided design software for member sizes, bracing and tie-down.
This Standard is a companion publication to the following:
AS
1684 Residential timber-framed construction
1684.2 Part 2 Non-cyclonic areas
1684.3 Part 3 Cyclonic areas
1684.4 Part 4 Simplified—Non-cyclonic areas
The term ‘normative’ ‘has been used in this Standard to define the application of the
appendix to which it applies, A ‘normative’ appendix is an integral part of a Standard.
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CONTENTS
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APPENDICES
A CHARACTERISTIC BEAM SHEAR STRENGTHS FOR F-GRADES ................. 110
B WIND CLASSIFICATIONS AND DYNAMIC GUST PRESSURES..................... 111
C DESIGN OF OVERHANGS FOR PARALLEL BIRDSMOUTH NOTCHED
RAFTERS ............................................................................................................... 112
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STANDARDS AUSTRALIA
Australian Standard
Residential timber-framed construction
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AS
4055 Wind loads for housing
CSIRO Low-rise domestic and similar framed structures
Part 1: Design criteria (revised 1978)
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1.5 DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Standard, the following definitions apply.
1.5.1 Balcony
An external trafficable floor area of a house including a deck that is 1 m or more above
ground level.
1.5.2 Birdsmouth
A triangular notch cut into the underside of a sloping beam (e.g. rafter) to permit seating on
the supporting member.
1.5.3 Bracing
An assembly intended to resist racking forces including diagonal members, shear panels,
diaphragms, cantilevered columns or portal (rigid) frames.
1.5.4 Cladding
Material used for the external surface of walls or roofs.
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1.6 NOTATION
Generally, the notation used in AS 1720.1 and the AS 1170 series is used also in this
Standard. Notation specific to each clause is defined in that clause. Some general notation
symbols used in this Standard are as follows:
b = breadth of member
CLW = ceiling load width
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d = depth of member
FLW = floor load width
Kc = pressure combination factor (see Section 6)
L = general symbol used for span
Lo = horizontal span for rafter overhang
P = general symbol for concentrated load
RLW = roof load width
S = general symbol used for spacing
w = general symbol for distributed load
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Roof batten
Rafter or truss
Batten
spacing
n
t te
B a pa n
s
Batten overhang
(b) Live loads The uniformly distributed live load, Q1 (in kN/m), and concentrated live
loads, Q2 and Q3 (both in kN), used for design are obtained as follows:
(i) Q1 = g44 × (0.9/L + 0.12S) . . . 2.1.2(1)
(ii) Q2 = g44 × 1.1 . . . 2.1.2(2)
(iii) Q3 = g45 × 1.1 . . . 2.1.2(3)
where
g44 = the lesser of 1.33S and 1.0
L = span of roof battens, in metres
S = spacing of roof battens, in metres
and
g45 is calculated in accordance with Paragraph B3, Appendix B, assuming a
bargeboard of rigidity E fI f = 18 × 10 Nmm is attached to the ends of the
9 2
TABLE 2.1.2
NET PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS FOR ROOF BATTENS
C pt
Wind classification
General areas Areas within 1.2 m of an edge
N1 to N4
+0.7, −1.1 − 2.0
C1 to C3
NOTES:
1 Local pressure effects are catered for in AS 1684.2, AS 1684.3 and AS 1684.4 by
notes attached to Span Tables specifying reductions in batten spacing near edges,
as appropriate.
2 Values given in this Table are based on the assumption that a separate ceiling is
provided and a maximum internal pressure coefficient (C pi ) in the roof cavity of
+0.2 for both cyclonic and non-cyclonic regions.
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TABLE 2.1.3
STRUCTURAL MODELS AND LOAD CATEGORIES — STRENGTH
Load category Structural model
1.25G
1
1.25G + 1.5Q1
2
1.5Q2
1.25G
L/2 L/2
3
1.25G 1.5Q3
100
0.8G + Wu↑
4
1.25G + Wu↓
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TABLE 2.1.5
STRUCTURAL MODELS AND LOAD CATEGORIES — SERVICEABILITY
Load
Structural models
category
G G
Ws↑ Ws↓
2
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TABLE 2.1.6
LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR DEFORMATION
Load duration factor (j2)
Moisture content Load category 1 Load category 2
(permanent loads) (transient loads)
Seasoned 2.0 1.0
Unseasoned 3.0 1.0
TABLE 2.1.7
LIMITS ON DEFLECTION
Deflection limits
Load category
Midspan End of overhang
Overhang/150* or 4 mm
1 Span/300
whichever is greater
2 Span/150 No limitation
* Ignore limit for upwards deflection
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2.2 RAFTERS
2.2.1 Description
Rafters are roof members which run parallel to the fall of the roof and support roof battens
or purlins. They may also support ceilings, either directly or via ceiling battens or joists.
Rafters may be either single span or continuous span and may be cantilevered to form an
eaves overhang either with or without a birdsmouth notch at the overhang support.
Continuous span rafters are assumed not notched at intermediate supports.
For the determination of the maximum overhang the ends of rafters are assumed rigidly
connected to a fascia which acts to share any concentrated or partial area loads to adjacent
members (see Figure 2.2).
Single
Continuous
span rafter
span rafter
Fascia
Fascia
Overhang span
TABLE 2.2.1
DEAD LOAD
Roof type Dead load, G (kN/m)
0.1S + self weight
Sheet roof only
0.2S + self weight
Sheet roof and ceiling 0.4S + self weight
Tile roof only 0.6S + self weight
Tile roof and ceiling 0.9S + self weight
NOTE: S = spacing of rafters, in metres.
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(b) Live loads The distributed live loads, Q1 , Q2 and Q3 (in kN/m), and concentrated
live loads Q4 and Q5 (in kN), are determined as follows:
TABLE 2.2.2
NET PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS FOR RAFTERS — STRENGTH
C pt
Wind classification
Main spans Overhang
N1 to N4 +0.56 or −1.1 +0.56 or −1.6
C1 to C3 +0.72 or −1.6 +0.72 or −1.6
NOTE: The positive net pressure coefficients include the pressure combination factor K c = 0.8, which
allows for the combined effect of positive wind pressure on the roof and negative internal pressure.
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TABLE 2.2.3
STRUCTURAL MODELS AND LOAD CATEGORIES — STRENGTH
1.25G + 1.5Q3
1.25G + 1.5Q1 1.25G + 1.5Q2 1.25G
3 0.8G + Wu ↑
0.8G + Wu ↑ 0.8G + Wu ↑ 0.8G + Wu ↑
TABLE 2.2.4
LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR STRENGTH
Load category Load duration factor (k 1)
1 0.57
2 0.94
3 1.15
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TABLE 2.2.5
NET PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS FOR RAFTERS — SERVICEABILITY
C pt
Wind classification
Main spans Overhangs
N1 to N4 and C1 to C3 − 1.1 − 1.6
TABLE 2.2.6
STRUCTURAL MODELS AND LOAD CATEGORIES — SERVICEABILITY
G G G
1
Q1 Q2
2 Q4 Q4 Q5
Ws↑
Ws ↑ Ws ↑ Ws ↑
3
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TABLE 2.2.7
LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR DEFORMATION
TABLE 2.2.8
LIMITS ON DEFLECTION
Deflection limits
Load category
Midspan End of overhang
1 Span/300 10 mm
2 Span/250 10 mm
3 Span/150 10 mm
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Supporting
wall or Supporting
Ridge beam Intermediate
intermediate wall
span beam span
beam
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(b) Live loads The distributed live loads, Q1 and Q2 (in kN/m), and concentrated live
load, Q3 (in kN), are determined as follows:
1.8
(i) Q1 = + 0.12(RLW ) or 0.25(RLW), whichever is greater . . . 2.3.2(2)
L
0.9
(ii) Q2 = + 0.12(RLW ) or 0.25(RLW), whichever is greater . . . 2.3.2(3)
L
(iii) Q3 = 1.1 . . . 2.3.2(4)
where
L = span of roof beam, in metres
RLW = roof load width for the roof beam, in metres
(c) Wind loads The uniformly distributed wind load, Wu (in kN/m), applicable for the
strength limit state is calculated as follows:
Wu = qu Cpt (RLW) . . . 2.3.2(5)
where
qu = free stream dynamic gust pressure, in kPa, for the ultimate limit state;
values of qu are given in Table B2, Appendix B, for each wind
classification
Cpt = net pressure coefficients given in Table 2.3.1
RLW = roof load width for roof beam, in metres
TABLE 2.3.1
NET PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS FOR ROOF BEAMS — STRENGTH
C pt
Wind classification
Main spans Overhang
NOTE: The positive net pressure coefficients include the pressure combination factor
K c = 0.8, which allows for the combined effect of positive wind pressure on the roof and
negative internal pressure.
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TABLE 2.3.2
STRUCTURAL MODELS AND LOAD CATEGORIES — STRENGTH
Load Structural model
category Single span Continuous span Overhang
1.25G 1.25G 1.25G
1
3
0.8G + Wu ↑ 0.8G + Wu ↑
0.8G + Wu ↑ 0.8G + Wu ↑
TABLE 2.3.3
LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR STRENGTH
Load category Load duration factor (k 1 )
1 0.57
2 0.94
3 1.15
(c) Strength sharing Where multiple sections of scantling timber are nail-laminated, the
strength sharing factor (k9 ) is applied for the combined member, assuming n mem = 1
and ncom = number of combined sections.
(d) Member restraint For the determination of bending capacity, the following
assumptions relating to lateral restraint are used:
(i) At supports — roof beams are assumed torsionally restrained at their supports.
(ii) Between supports:
(A) The top edges of roof beams are assumed restrained at 1200 mm centres.
(B) Continuous span roof beams are assumed restrained against buckling at
the points of contraflexure.
NOTE: Where nail-laminated members are used, the breadth of member used to derive the
slenderness coefficient (S 1 ) is taken as the breadth of an individual lamination.
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TABLE 2.3.4
NET PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS FOR RAFTERS — SERVICEABILITY
C pt
Wind classification
Main spans Overhangs
N1 to N4 and C1 to C3 − 1.1 − 1.6
TABLE 2.3.5
STRUCTURAL MODELS AND LOAD CATEGORIES — SERVICEABILITY
Q1 Q2
2
Q3 Q3 Q3
Ws↑ Ws ↑ Ws↑
Ws ↑
3
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TABLE 2.3.6
LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR DEFORMATION
TABLE 2.3.7
LIMITS ON DEFLECTION
Deflection limits
Load category
Midspan End of overhang
1 Span/300 10 mm
2 Span/250 10 mm
3 Span/150 10 mm
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2.4 UNDERPURLINS
2.4.1 Description
Underpurlins provide intermediate support for rafters in coupled roof construction. They are
orientated as shown in Figure 2.4 and primarily support roof loads normal to the plane of
the roof over the middle part of the rafter length.
Sections with depth to overall breadth ratios greater than four are not considered for
application as underpurlins. Further, where the depth to overall breadth ratio exceeds two,
underpurlins are assumed torsionally braced at supports and fly-braced back to rafters at
intervals not exceeding 1200 mm along their span. These requirements are intended to
minimize weak axis sag which may reduce support to rafters and/or induce buckling,
particularly for more steeply pitched roofs.
Underpurlin
span
Ridgeboard
Rafter
Rafter
spacing
Underpurlin
Roof strut
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(b) Live loads Live loads imposed via rafters are considered as concentrated loads, Q1
(in kN), and are determined as follows:
TABLE 2.4.1
NET PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS FOR UNDERPURLINS
Wind classification C pt
N1 to N4
or +0.7 or −1.1
C1 to C3
2.4.2.3 Structural models and load categories used for strength design
The structural models used to determine the member design action effects are given in
Table 2.4.2. Load combinations shown in Table 2.4.2 are divided into load categories that
are used for the determination of member design capacity as specified in Clause 2.4.2.4.
2.4.2.4 Member design capacity
The requirements of AS 1720.1 are applied to determine member design capacities in
bending and shear. The following assumptions and modification factors are used:
(a) Load duration factor The member design capacity includes the modification factor
for load duration (k1). Values of k 1 appropriate for each load category defined in
Table 2.4.2 are given in Table 2.4.3.
(b) Moisture content of timber:
(i) Unseasoned timber—for load categories 2 and 3, values of k 4 appropriate for
member thickness as given in AS 1720.1 are used. For load category 1, k 4 = 1.0.
(ii) Seasoned timber — k4 = 1.0 for all load categories.
(c) Strength sharing Where multiple sections of scantling timber are nail-laminated, the
strength sharing factor (k9 ) is applied for the combined member, assuming n mem = 1
and ncom = number of combined sections.
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(d) Member restraint For the determination of bending capacity, the following
assumptions related to lateral restraint are used:
(i) At supports — underpurlins are considered torsionally restrained at their
supports.
(ii) Between supports:
(A) The top edges of underpurlins are assumed restrained by rafters at
600 mm or 1200 mm centres, as appropriate.
(B) Underpurlins with a depth to overall breadth ratio greater than two are
assumed torsionally restrained at 1200 mm centres.
(C) Continuous span underpurlins are assumed restrained against buckling at
the points of contraflexure.
NOTE: Where nail-laminated members are used, the breadth of member used to derive the
slenderness coefficient (S 1 ) is taken as the breadth of an individual lamination and not the
overall breadth.
TABLE 2.4.2
STRUCTURAL MODELS AND LOAD CATEGORIES — STRENGTH
w w
P P P P P P P P
SR SR SR SR SR SR
In bending
w w
P P P P P P P P P P
SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR
In shear
1.5d 1.5d
Load
Design loads
category
1 w = 1.25G 1 and P = 1.25G 2
2 w = 1.25G 1 and P = (1.25G2 + 1.5Q1 )
w = 1.25G 1 and P = (1.25G2 + Wu ↓)
3
w = 0.80G 1 and P = (0.8G2 + Wu ↑)
NOTES:
1 S R is rafter spacing, either 0.6 m or 1.2 m.
2 The number of concentrated loads considered will vary according to span, rafter spacing and locations of
concentrated loads.
3 Loads within 1.5d of supports are ignored in the determination of the design action effect in shear.
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TABLE 2.4.3
LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR STRENGTH
Load category Load duration factor (k 1 )
1 0.57
2 0.94
3 1.15
TABLE 2.4.4
STRUCTURAL MODELS AND LOAD CATEGORIES — SERVICEABILITY
G1 G1
G2 G2 G2 G2 G2 G2 G2 G2
SR SR SR SR SR SR
Q1 Q1 Q1 Q1 Q1 Q1
SR SR SR SR
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TABLE 2.4.5
LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR DEFORMATION
TABLE 2.4.6
LIMITS ON DEFLECTION
1 Span/300
2 Span/250
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Ridgeboard
Roof
strut
Strutting
Strutting beam
beam span
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(c) Wind loads Wind load applicable for the strength limit state is considered applied as
a concentrated load Wu (in kN), calculated as follows:
Wu = qu Cpt A . . 2.5.2(3)
where
qu = free stream dynamic gust pressure, in kPa, for the ultimate limit state;
values of qu are given in Table B2, Appendix B, for each wind
classification
Cpt = net pressure coefficients given in Table 2.5.1
A = area of roof supported by the strutting beam, in square metres
TABLE 2.5.1
NET PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS FOR STRUTTING BEAMS
Wind classification C pt
N1 to N4
+0.7 or −1.1
C1 to C3
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TABLE 2.5.2
STRUCTURAL MODELS AND LOAD CATEGORIES — STRENGTH
Design action effect Structural models
P w
In bending
L/2 L/2
P w
In shear
L/3 2L/3
TABLE 2.5.3
LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR STRENGTH
Load category Load duration factor (k 1 )
1 0.57
2 0.94
3 1.15
TABLE 2.5.4
STRUCTURAL MODELS AND LOAD CATEGORIES — SERVICEABILITY
Load category Structural models
G2 G1
L/2 L/2
Q1
2
L/2 L/2
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TABLE 2.5.5
LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR DEFORMATION
TABLE 2.5.6
LIMITS ON DEFLECTION
1 Span/300 or 20 mm max.
2 Span/250 or 20 mm max.
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Rafter
Roof
strut
Counter
st r C ou s trutting
ut t n t beam
i ng er
be Hanging
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(b) Live loads Roof live load is considered as a concentrated load, Q1 (in kN), applied
via a roof strut and calculated as follows:
Q1 = (1.8 + 0.12A) or 0.25A, whichever is greater . . . 2.6.2(2)
where
A = roof area supported by the counter strutting beam, in square metres
(c) Wind loads Wind load is considered applied as a concentrated load, Wu (in kN),
applied via a single roof strut and calculated as follows:
Wu = qu Cpt A . . 2.6.2(3)
where
qu = free stream dynamic gust pressure, in kPa, for the ultimate limit state;
values of qu are given in Table B2, Appendix B, for each wind
classification
Cpt = net pressure coefficients given in Table 2.6.1
A = roof area supported by the counter strutting beam, in square metres
TABLE 2.6.1
NET PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS
FOR COUNTER STRUTTING BEAM
Wind classification C pt
N1 to N4 +0.56 or −1.1
C1 to C3 +0.72 or −1.6
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(d) Member restraint For the determination of bending capacity the following
assumptions relating to lateral restraint are used:
(i) At supports — counter strutting beams are assumed torsionally restrained at their
supports.
(ii) Between supports — counter strutting beams are assumed torsionally restrained
at midspan.
NOTE: Where nail-laminated members are used, the breadth of member used to derive the
slenderness coefficient (S 1) is taken as the breadth of an individual lamination.
TABLE 2.6.2
STRUCTURAL MODELS AND LOAD CATEGORIES — STRENGTH
w
P
In bending
L/2 L/2
w
P
In shear
L/3 2L/3
TABLE 2.6.3
LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR STRENGTH
Load category Load duration factor k 1
1 0.57
2 0.94
3 1.15
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TABLE 2.6.4
STRUCTURAL MODELS AND LOAD CATEGORIES — SERVICEABILITY
Load category Structural models
G1
G2
L/2 L/2
Q1
L/2 L/2
TABLE 2.6.5
LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR DEFORMATION
TABLE 2.6.6
LIMITS ON DEFLECTION
1 Span/300 or 12 mm max.
2 Span/300 or 12 mm max.
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Rafter
Roof
strut
n g
Ceiling tt i
joist s tru n
- pa
ng
n gi am s
Ha be
Hanging- strutting beam
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(b) Live loads Roof live load is considered as a concentrated load, Q1 (in kN), applied
via a single roof strut and calculated as follows:
Q1 = (1.8 + 0.12A) or 0.25A, whichever is greater . . . 2.7.2(3)
where
A = roof area supported by the combined hanging strutting beam, in square
metres
(c) Wind loads Wind load is considered as a concentrated load, Wu (in kN) applied via a
single roof strut and calculated as follows:
Wu = qu Cpt A . . . 2.7.2(4)
where
qu = free stream dynamic gust pressure, in kPa, for the ultimate limit state;
values of qu are given in Table B2, Appendix B, for each wind
classification
Cpt = net pressure coefficients given in Table 2.7.1
A = roof area supported by the combined hanging strutting beam in square
metres
TABLE 2.7.1
NET PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS FOR
COMBINED HANGING STRUTTING BEAM
Wind classification C pt
N1 to N4 +0.56 or −1.1
C1 to C3 +0.72 or −1.6
(d) Member restraint For the determination of bending capacity, the following
assumptions relating to lateral restraint are used:
(i) At supports — combined hanging strutting beams are assumed torsionally
restrained at their supports.
(ii) Between supports — combined hanging strutting beams are assumed laterally
restrained by ceiling joists at maximum 600 mm centres along their bottom
edge.
NOTE: Where nail-laminated members are used, the breadth of member used to derive the slenderness
coefficient (S 1 ) is taken as the breadth of an individual lamination.
TABLE 2.7.2
STRUCTURAL MODELS AND LOAD CATEGORIES — STRENGTH
w
P
In bending
L/2 L/2
w
P
In shear
L/3 2L/3
TABLE 2.7.3
LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR STRENGTH
Load category Load duration factor (k 1 )
1 0.57
2 0.94
3 1.15
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TABLE 2.7.4
STRUCTURAL MODELS AND LOAD CATEGORIES — SERVICEABILITY
Load category Structural models
G1
G2
L/2 L/2
Q1
L/2 L/2
TABLE 2.7.5
LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR DEFORMATION
Load duration factor ( j 2)
Moisture content
Load category 1 Load category 2
Seasoned 2.0 1.0
Unseasoned 3.0 1.0
TABLE 2.7.6
LIMITS ON DEFLECTION
1 Span/300 or 12 mm max.
2 Span/300 or 12 mm max.
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Ceiling joist
Ceiling batten
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TABLE 2.8.1
NET PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS
FOR CEILING BATTENS
Wind classification C pt
N1 to N4 +0.50 or −0.5
C1 to C3 +0.85 or −1.0
TABLE 2.8.2
STRUCTURAL MODELS AND LOAD CATEGORIES — STRENGTH
Load category Structural models
1.25G
1.25G + W u↓
2
0.8G + W u↑
TABLE 2.8.3
LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR STRENGTH
1 0.57
2 1.15
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TABLE 2.8.4
LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR DEFORMATION
Seasoned 2.0
Unseasoned 3.0
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Ceiling beam
joist
Rafter
Over-
batten Ceiling
joist
spacing
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(b) Live loads Live load for ceiling joists is considered as a concentrated load, Q
(in kN), and calculated as follows:
Q = g42 × 1.1 . . . 2.9.2(2)
Where g42 is a load distribution factor calculated as follows:
(i) For ceiling joists installed without over-batten, g 42 = 1.0.
(ii) For ceiling joists installed with a midspan over-batten:
(A) Bending — g42 is determined in accordance with AS 1720.1 for
concentrated loads on grid systems, assuming the rigidity of the crossing
member (over-batten), Ec I c is equal to 1.73 × 10 Nmm and the number
9 2
TABLE 2.9.2
NET PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS
FOR CEILING JOISTS — STRENGTH
Wind classification C pt
N1 to N4 +0.50 or −0.5
C1 to C3 +0.85 or −1.0
(d) Member restraint For the determination of bending capacity the following
assumptions relating to lateral restraint are used:
(i) At supports — ceiling joists are assumed torsionally restrained at supports.
(ii) Between supports:
(A) For dead load and the dead load plus downward wind load cases the
bottom edge is assumed loaded and continuously restrained.
(B) For net upward wind load plus dead load, the bottom edge is assumed
continuously restrained.
(C) For the dead load plus live load case, the top edge is assumed loaded and
not restrained (i.e. Lay = span), except for ceiling joists installed with
over-battens, L ay is taken as one half the span.
TABLE 2.9.3
STRUCTURAL MODELS AND LOAD CATEGORIES STRENGTH
1.25G 1.25G
1.25G + W u ↓ 1.25G + W u ↓
3
0.8G + W u ↑ 0.8G + W u ↑
TABLE 2.9.4
LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR STRENGTH
1 0.57
2 0.94
3 1.15
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TABLE 2.9.5
STRUCTURAL MODEL — SERVICEABILITY
G G
TABLE 2.9.6
LOAD DURATION FACTORS
FOR DEFORMATION
Seasoned 2.0
Unseasoned 3.0
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Ceiling
Hanging joist
beam
an
sp
am
be
g
n g in
Ha
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TABLE 2.10.1
NET PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS
FOR HANGING BEAMS — STRENGTH
Wind classification C pt
N1 to N4 +0.50 or −0.5
C1 to C3 +0.85 or −1.0
TABLE 2.10.2
STRUCTURAL MODELS AND LOAD CATEGORIES — STRENGTH
Load category Structural models
1.25G
1.25G
1.5Q
L/2 L/2
1.25G + Wu↓
3
0.8G + Wu↑
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TABLE 2.10.3
LOAD DURACTION FACTORS FOR STRENGTH
1 0.57
2 0.94
3 1.15
TABLE 2.10.4
STRUCTURAL MODEL — SERVICEABILITY
Load category Structural models
2
L/2 L/2
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TABLE 2.10.5
LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR DEFORMATION
Load duration factor ( j2 )
Initial moisture content
Load category 1 Load category 2
Seasoned 2.0 1.0
Unseasoned 3.0 1.0
TABLE 2.10.6
LIMITS ON DEFLECTION
1 Span/300
2 Span/270
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beam
Co Counter
un
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sp r be Ceiling
an am
joist
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(c) Wind load Wind load is considered as a concentrated load, Wu (in kN), and is
calculated as follows:
Wu = qu Cpt (CLW) (L/2) . . . 2.11.2(2)
where
qu = free stream dynamic gust pressure, in kPa, for the ultimate limit state;
values of qu are given in Table B2, Appendix B, for each wind
classification
Cpt = net pressure coefficients given in Table 2.11.1
CLW = ceiling load width for the counter beam, in metres
L = span of the counter beam in metres
TABLE 2.11.1
NET PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS
FOR COUNTER BEAMS
Wind classification C pt
N1 to N4 +0.50 or −0.5
C1 to C3 +0.85 or −1.0
TABLE 2.11.2
STRUCTURAL MODELS AND LOAD CATEGORIES — STRENGTH
Load category Structural models
1.25G1 1.25G2
L/2 L/2
L/2 L/2
L/2 L/2
3
0.8G1 0.8G2 + Wu↑
L/2 L/2
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TABLE 2.11.3
LOAD DURACTION FACTORS FOR STRENGTH
1 0.57
2 0.94
3 1.15
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TABLE 2.11.4
STRUCTURAL MODELS AND LOAD CATEGORIES — SERVICEABILITY
Load category Structural models
G2
G1
L/2 L/2
L/2 L/2
TABLE 2.11.5
LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR DEFORMATION
Load duration factor ( j2 )
Initial moisture content
Load category 1 Load category 2
Seasoned 2.0 1.0
Unseasoned 3.0 1.0
TABLE 2.11.6
LIMITS ON DEFLECTION
1 Span/300 or 15 mm max.
2 Span/270 or 15 mm max.
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beam
Rafter or truss
Rafter
or truss
spacing
Verandah
beam span
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(b) Live loads Live loads imposed via rafters are considered as concentrated loads,
Q (in kN), and calculated as follows:
TABLE 2.12.1
NET PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS FOR
VERANDAH BEAMS
Wind classification C pt
N1 to N4
or +0.4 or −1.2
C1 to C3
2.12.2.3 Structural models and load categories used for strength design
The structural models used to determine the member design action effects are given in
Table 2.12.2. Load combinations shown in Table 2.12.2 are divided into load categories that
are used for the determination of member design capacity as specified in Clause 2.12.2.4.
2.12.2.4 Member design capacity
The requirements of AS 1720.1 are applied to determine member design capacities in
bending and shear. The following assumptions and modification factors are used:
(a) Load duration factor The member design capacity includes the modification factor
for load duration (k1). Values of k 1 appropriate for each load category defined in
Table 2.12.2 are given in Table 2.12.3.
(b) Moisture content of timber:
(i) Unseasoned timber — for load categories 2 and 3, values of k 4 appropriate for
member thickness as given in AS 1720.1 are used. For load category 1, k 4 = 1.0.
(ii) Seasoned timber — k4 = 1.0 for all load categories.
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(c) Strength sharing Where multiple sections of scantling timber are nail-laminated, the
strength sharing factor (k9 ) is applied for the combined member, assuming n mem = 1
and ncom = number of combined sections.
(d) Member restraint For the determination of bending capacity, the following
assumptions related to lateral restraint are used:
(i) At supports — verandah beams are considered torsionally restrained at their
supports.
(ii) Between supports:
(A) The top edges of verandah beams are assumed restrained by rafters at
600 mm or 1200 mm centres as appropriate.
(B) Continuous span verandah beams are assumed restrained against buckling
at the points of contraflexure taken as one quarter of the span from an
intermediate support.
NOTE: Where nail-laminated members are used, the breadth of member used to derive the
slenderness coefficient (S 1) is taken as the breadth of an individual lamination and not the overall
breadth.
TABLE 2.12.2
STRUCTURAL MODELS AND LOAD CATEGORIES — STRENGTH
w w
P P P P P P P P
SR SR SR SR SR SR
In bending
w w
P P P P P P P P P P
SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR
In shear
1.5d 1.5d
Load
Design loads
category
1 w = 1.25G 1 and P = 1.25G 2
2 w = 1.25G 1 and P = (1.25G2 + 1.5Q)
w = 1.25G 1 and P = (1.25G2 + Wu ↓)
3
w = 0.8 G 1 and P = (0.8G2 + Wu ↑)
NOTES:
1 S R is rafter spacing, either 0.6 m or 1.2 m.
2 The number of concentrated loads considered will vary according to span, rafter spacing and locations of
concentrated loads.
3 Loads within 1.5d of supports are ignored in the determination of the design action effect in shear.
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TABLE 2.12.3
LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR STRENGTH
Load category Load duration factor (k 1)
1 0.57
2 0.94
3 1.15
TABLE 2.12.4
NET PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS
FOR VERANDAH BEAMS
Wind classification C pt
N1 to N4
+0.4, −1.2
C1 to C3
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TABLE 2.12.5
STRUCTURAL MODELS AND LOAD CATEGORIES — SERVICEABILITY
G2 G2 G2 G1 G2 G2 G2 G2 G2 G1
SR SR SR SR SR SR
Q Q Q Q Q Q
SR SR SR SR
2
Ws Ws Ws Ws Ws Ws Ws Ws
SR SR SR SR SR SR
TABLE 2.12.6
LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR DEFORMATION
TABLE 2.12.7
LIMITS ON DEFLECTION
1 Span/400 or 10 mm max.
2 Span/250 or 12 mm max.
3 Span/200
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3.1 POSTS
3.1.1 Description
Posts are vertical loadbearing columns designed to support axial loads arising from the
vertical support given to roofs and floors.
Posts may be incorporated within or installed separate from walls. Posts are not used to
replace common studs in external walls and are, therefore, not designed to support lateral
loads.
Posts are assumed laterally supported only at points of attachment to floor and roof
members (see Figure 3.1).
Post
Post
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TABLE 3.1.1
DEAD LOADS
Source of load Dead load, G (kN)
Floor 0.4 AF
Roof:
Tile 0.9 AR
Sheet 0.4 AR
(b) Live loads Concentrated live loads, Q1 , Q2 and Q3 (all in kN), arising from support
given to floor and roof areas are determined as follows:
(i) For posts supporting floor area (A F):
(A) Permanent live load — Q1 = 0.5 A F.
(B) Transient live load — Q2 = 1.5 A F.
(ii) For posts supporting roof area (AR ) — Q3 = (1.8 + 0.12 A R ) or 0.25 A R ,
whichever is greater.
NOTES:
1 Live loads Q2 and Q 3 are not considered to act simultaneously.
2 Units for areas A F and AR are square metres.
(c) Wind loads The concentrated wind load, Wu (in kN), applicable for the strength limit
state arising from support given to roof areas is calculated as follows:
Wu = qu Cpt AR . . . 3.1.2
where
qu = free stream dynamic gust pressure, in kPa, for the ultimate limit state;
values of qu are given in Table B2, Appendix B, for each wind
classification
Cpt = net pressure coefficients for roof areas supported by posts, as given in
Table 3.1.2
AR = roof area supported, in square metres
TABLE 3.1.2
NET PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS FOR ROOF AREAS
SUPPORTED BY POSTS — STRENGTH
Wind classification C pt
N1 to N4
or + 0.4 or −1.2
C1 to C3
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TABLE 3.1.3
DESIGN ACTION EFFECTS AND
LOAD CATEGORIES — STRENGTH
Load categories Design action effects
1 N *c = 1.25 (G + Q1 )
2 N *c = 1.25 G + 1.5 Q 2
3 N *c = 1.25 (G + Q 1) + 1.5 Q3
N *c = 1.25 (G +Q1 ) + W u↓
4
N *t = 0.8 G + Wu ↑
TABLE 3.1.4
LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR STRENGTH
Load category Load duration factor (k 1 )
1 0.57
2 0.80
3 0.94
4 1.15
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Rafter of truss spacing
Rafter/truss
spacing
Upper
floor
joist
Stud height
Stud height
Stud
Stud
spacing
Stud spacing
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TABLE 3.2.1
AXIAL DEAD LOADS SUPPORTED BY STUDS
Studs
supporting
Common studs Jamb studs
Application concentrated
loads
Axial dead loads, G (kN)
Upper storey or
single storey
walls—
(a) sheet roof 0.4 (RLW)S 1 0.4 (RLW) (Wo /2 + 0.3) 0.4 AR
(b) tile roof 0.9 (RLW)S 1 0.9 (RLW) (Wo /2+ 0.3) 0.9 AR
Lower storey
walls of two-
storey
construction—
(a) Roof, upper
wall and
floor:
[0.4 (RLW) + 0.4 + 0.4 (FLW) [0.4(RLW) + 0.4 + 0.4 (FLW)
—sheet roof 2 2
+ 0.025 (FLW) ] S 2 + 0.025 (FLW) ] (Wo /2 + 0.3)
[0.9 (RLW) + 0.4 + 0.4 (FLW) [0.9 (RLW) + 0.4 + 0.4 (FLW)
—tile roof 2 2
+ 0.025 (FLW) ] S 2 + 0.025 (FLW) ] (Wo /2 + 0.3)
2 2
(b) Floor only [0.4 (FLW) + 0.025 (FLW) ] S 2 [0.4 (FLW) + 0.025 (FLW) ] (W o /2 + 0.3) 0.4 AF
LEGEND:
S1 = the greater of the rafter (truss) or stud spacing in the wall, in metres
S2 = the greater of the floor joist or stud spacing in the lower wall, in metres
Wo = width of opening in the wall, in metres
AR = area of roof supported by the stud, in square metres
AF = area of floor supported by the stud, in square metres
RLW = roof load width supported by the wall, in metres
FLW = floor load width supported by the wall, in metres
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(b) Live loads Concentrated live loads, Q1 , Q2 and Q3 considered axially applied to
common studs, jamb studs and studs supporting concentrated loads in upper or single
storey walls or the lower storey of two-storey construction are determined as given in
Table 3.2.2.
TABLE 3.2.2
AXIAL LIVE LOADS SUPPORTED BY STUDS
Studs supporting
Common studs Jamb studs
Application concentrated loads
Axial live loads (kN)
Q1 = 0 Q1 = 0 Q1 = 0
Upper storey or single Q 2 = 0.25 (RLW)S 1 Q 2 = 0.25 (RLW)(Wo /2 +0.3) Q 2 = 0.25 A R
storey walls
Q3 = 0 Q3 = 0 Q3 = 0
Lower storey walls of Q 1 = 0.5 (FLW)S 2 Q 1 = 0.5 (FLW) (Wo /2 + 0.3) Q 1 = 0.5 A F
two-storey Q2 = 0 Q2 = 0 Q2 = 0
construction Q 3 = 1.5 (FLW)S 2 Q 3 = 1.5 (FLW) (Wo /2 + 0.3) Q 3 = 1.5 A F
LEGEND:
RLW = roof load width supported by the wall, in metres
FLW = floor load width supported by the wall, in metres
S1 = greater of the rafter/truss or stud spacing, in metres
S2 = greater of the floor joist or stud spacing, in metres
Wo = width of opening in the wall, in metres
AR = area of roof supported by the stud, in square metres
AF = area of floor supported by the stud, in square metres
Q1 = long-term component of floor live load
Q2 = roof live load
Q3 = short term floor live load
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(c) Wind loads Wind loads for studs are considered applied as axial concentrated loads
(Wua) and uniformly distributed lateral loads (Wuw). Expressions used for the
determination of Wua and Wuw for common studs, jamb studs and studs supporting
concentrated loads are determined as given in Table 3.2.3.
TABLE 3.2.3
AXIAL AND LATERAL WIND LOADS FOR STUDS
Studs supporting
Type of load Common studs Jamb studs
concentrated loads
Studs in upper W ua (kN) q u C ptr (RLW) S 1 q u C ptr (RLW) (Wo /2 + 0.3) q u C ptr A R
storey or single
storey walls W uw (kN/m) q u C ptw S s q u C ptw (Wo /3 + 0.3) Not applicable
Studs in lower W ua (kN) q u C ptr (RLW) S s q u C ptr (RLW) (Wo /2 + 0.3) Not considered
storey walls of two-
storey construction W uw (kN/m) q u C ptw S s q u C ptw (Wo /3 + 0.3) Not applicable
LEGEND
qu = free stream dynamic gust pressure for the ultimate limit state; values of q u are given in Table B2,
Appendix B, for each wind classification
C ptr = net pressure coefficients for roof areas supported by the wall as given in Table 3.2.4
C ptw = net pressure coefficients for walls, as given in Table 3.2.4
S1 = greater of the rafter or stud spacing, in metres
Ss = stud spacing, in metres
Wo = width of opening between jamb studs, in metres
AR = roof area supported, in square metres
TABLE 3.2.4
PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS
FOR ROOF AND WALLS — STRENGTH
Wind classification C ptr C ptw
N1 to N4 +0.70 or −1.1 +1.00
C1 to C3 +0.9 or −1.6 − 1.35
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TABLE 3.2.5
STRUCTURAL MODEL AND LOAD CATEGORIES — STRENGTH
Structural model
Uniformly
distributed L L L
w
lateral load
(w)
TABLE 3.2.6
LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR STRENGTH
Load category Load duration factor (k 1 )
1 0.57
2 0.94
3 0.97
4 1.15
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TABLE 3.2.7
SERVICEABILITY
HORIZONTAL WIND LOAD
Type of stud W sw (kN/m)
Common stud q s C ptw S
Jamb stud q s C ptw (Wo /3 + 0.3)
LEGEND:
q s = free stream dynamic gust pressure for the serviceability limit state;
values of q s are given in Table B2, Appendix B, for each wind
classification
C ptw = net pressure coefficient for walls given in Table 3.2.8
S = spacing of studs, in metres
W o = width of opening in wall, in metres
TABLE 3.2.8
NET PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS FOR WALLS SERVICEABILITY
Wind classification Net pressure coefficient for walls (C ptw)
N1 to N4
or 1.0
C1 to C3
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TABLE 3.2.9
STRUCTURAL MODEL FOR DETERMINATION OF DEFLECTION
Structural model
For common studs For jamb studs
Lateral load, w
Lateral load, w
L L
NOTE: Max. deflection is calculated as follows: NOTE: Max. deflection is calculated as follows:
4 4
Deflection = c w L /(EI) Deflection = c w L /(EI)
where where
(a) for L ≤ 2.4 m, c = 0.0042; c = 0.013
(b) for L ≥ 4.2 m, c = 0.013; and w = Wsw .
(c) for 2.4 < L < 4.2, c = (0.0049L − 0.0076)
w = Wsw .
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Top plate
(single or
upper storey)
Upper
floor joist
or
f lo n g
r i
pe ac
Up s t s p
i
jo
Bottom plate
(single or
upper storey)
Stud
Top plate
(lower storey
of two storeys)
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TABLE 3.3.1
DEAD LOADS FOR WALL PLATES
Application Dead load, G (kN)
(b) Live loads — the concentrated live loads (Q1 , Q2 and Q3 ) are given in Table 3.3.2.
TABLE 3.3.2
LIVE LOADS FOR WALL PLATES
Application Live loads (kN)
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(c) Wind loads — the concentrated wind load (Wu ) considered acting vertically on wall
plates is determined as given in Table 3.3.3.
TABLE 3.3.3
VERTICAL WIND LOADS ON WALL PLATES
Application Wind load, W u (kN)
Top plates q u C ptr (RWL) S T
Upper storey or single storey walls
Bottom plates q u C ptr (RWL) S S
Top plates q u C ptr (RWL) S J
Lower storey of two storeys
Bottom plates q u C ptr (RWL) S S
LEGEND:
qu = free stream dynamic gust pressure for the ultimate limit state; values of q u are
given in Table B2, Appendix B, for each wind classification
C ptr = net pressure coefficients for roof areas given in Table 3.3.4
RLW = roof load width supported by the wall, in metres
ST = tie-down spacing tos top plate, in metres
SS = spacing of studs in wall, in metres
SJ = spacing of floor joists supported by wall, in metres
TABLE 3.3.4
PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS FOR ROOF
Wind classification C ptr
N1 to N4 +0.70 or −1.1
A1 C1 to C3 +0.7 or −1.5
3.3.2.3 Structural models and load categories used for strength design
The design action effects for the strength limit states are determined assuming wall plates
are three span beams loaded by equally spaced concentrated loads arranged as shown in
Table 3.3.5. The spacing between loads and the design spans assumed for each type of wall
plate are given in Table 3.3.6.
The design loads and the load combination used for their computation are also given in
Table 3.3.6.
The design loads shown in Table 3.3.7 are divided into load categories that are used for the
determination of the corresponding member design capacities as specified in Clause 3.3.2.4.
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TABLE 3.3.5
STRUCTURAL MODELS AND LOAD CATEGORIES
FOR WALL PLATES — STRENGTH
Structural model
For determination of design action effect in
For determination of design action effect in shear
bending
P P P P P P P
SR SR SR SR SR
LEGEND:
SR = load spacing (see Table 3.3.6)
L = span (see Table 3.3.6)
d = depth of plate
P = concentrated load (see Table 3.3.7)
NOTE: For design action effect in shear, loads within 1.5d of supports may be ignored.
TABLE 3.3.6
LOAD SPACING AND SPANS FOR WALL PLATES
Application Load spacing (S) Span (L)
Lower storey of Top plate Upper floor joist spacing Stud spacing in lower storey wall
two storeys Bottom plate Stud spacing in lower storey wall Ground storey floor joist spacing
TABLE 3.3.7
DESIGN LOADS FOR WALL PLATES — STRENGTH
Load category Design loads
1 P = 1.25 (G + Q 1)
2 P = 1.25 G + 1.5 Q 3
3 P = 1.25 (G + Q 1) + 1.5 Q2
P = 1.25 (G + Q 1) + K c W u↓
4
P = 0.8 G + W u↑
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TABLE 3.3.8
LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR STRENGTH
Load category Load duration factor (k 1 )
1 0.57
2 0.8
3 0.94
4 1.15
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TABLE 3.3.9
DESIGN LOADS AND LOAD CATEGORIES —
SERVICEABILITY
Load categories Design loads
1 P = G + Q1
P = Q2
2
P = Q3
TABLE 3.3.10
LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR DEFORMATION
Initial moisture content Load category 1 Load category 2
Seasoned 2.0 1
Unseasoned 3.0 1
TABLE 3.3.11
LIMITS ON DEFLECTION
Load category Deflection limits
1 or 2 Span/200 or 3 mm max.
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3.4 LINTELS
3.4.1 Description
Lintels are beams contained within loadbearing walls over windows or doors. They transfer
the vertical loads applied over the opening to the jamb studs on each side.
For single or upper storey walls, common lintels are designed to support regularly spaced
rafters or trusses. Design criteria are also included for lintels, which, in addition to rafters,
support a concentrated load from a roof principal such as a strutting beam or girder truss.
Lintels in lower storey walls of a two-storey construction are designed to support uniformly
distributed loads from the wall above including the roof loads supported by the upper wall
and loads from an upper storey floor.
Lintels are designed as part of a system that includes consideration of the contribution of
roof battens, wall plates, jack studs and lintel trimmers.
For lintels, the limits on design deflections have been determined in order to maintain
clearances between the frame and the window or door frames contained within the wall
(see Figure 3.4).
Rafter or truss
ss
tru
r or g
fte cin
Ra s pa
Jack
stud
Lint el
(single or Lint el
upper trimmer
storey)
Lint el (lower
storey of two
Stud storeys)
an
l sp
te
Lin
Stud an
sp
t el
Li n
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DEAD LOADS
Application Dead loads Unit
G 1 = self weight kN/m
Lintels in single or upper
storey walls — common G 2 = 0.01 (RM) (RLW) S R kN
lintels
G3 = 0
G 1 = self weight kN/m
Lintels in upper or single
storey walls supporting a G 2 = 0.01 (RM)(RLW) S R kN
concentrated roof load
G 3 = 0.01 (RM) A R kN
G 1 = self weight + 0.01 (RM)(RLW) + 0.4 (FLW)
Lintels in lower storey of kN/m
+ 0.025 (FLW)2 + 0.4
two-storey construction
G2 = G3 = 0
LEGEND:
roof mass 40 kg/m for sheet roofs
2
RM =
90 kg/m for tile roofs
2
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(b) Live loads The concentrated live loads (Q1 and Q2 ) for lintels in single or upper
storey walls, and the distributed live loads (Q3 , Q4 and Q5 ) for lintels in lower storey
of two storeys are given in Table 3.4.2.
TABLE 3.4.2
LIVE LOADS FOR LINTELS
Application Live loads Unit
Lintels in single or upper 1.8
storey walls — Q1 = + 0.12 S R (RLW) or 0.25 S R (RLW), whichever is greater kN
N
common lintels
Lintels in single or upper Q 1 = M S R (RLW)
storey walls supporting
Q 2 = M AR
concentrated roof loads
where, kN
1.8
M = + 0.12 or 0.25 kPa, whichever is greater
AR + N S R ( RLW )
Lintels in lower storey of Q 3 = 0.25 (RLW)
two-storey construction
Q 4 = 0.50 (FLW) kN/m
Q 5 = 1.50 (FLW)
LEGEND:
AR = area of roof supported by the lintel via a roof principal
N = number of equally spaced rafters supported by the lintel
SR = spacing in metres of the equally spaced rafters, 0.6 m or 1.2 m
RLW = roof load width supported by the wall, in metres
FLW = floor load width for the upper floor supported by the lower storey wall, in metres
Q 1 , Q 2 and Q 3 = roof live loads
Q4 = permanent floor live load
Q5 = short term floor live load
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(c) Wind loads The concentrated wind loads for lintels in single or upper storey walls
(WU1 and WU2) are determined as given in Table 3.4.3.
TABLE 3.4.3
WIND LOADS FOR LINTELS
Application Wind loads Unit
Lintels in single or upper storey walls — common
W U1 = q u Cpt S R (RLW) kN
lintels
LEGEND:
qu = free stream dynamic gust pressure for the ultimate limit state; values of q u are
given in Table B2, Appendix B, for each wind classification
C pt = net pressure coefficient given in Table 3.4.4
AR = area of roof supported by the lintel via a roof principal
SR = spacing in metres of the equally spaced rafters, 0.6 m or 1.2 m
RLW = roof load width supported by the wall, in metres
NOTE: Wind load for lower storey is not considered.
TABLE 3.4.4
NET PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS FOR LINTELS
Wind classification C ptr
N1 to N4 +0.56 or −1.1
C1 to C3 +0.72 or −1.6
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TABLE 3.4.5
STRUCTURAL MODELS FOR LINTELS — STRENGTH
Structural model
P1 P1 P1 P1 (P 1+P 2) P1
SR SR SR SR
For bending
w w
w
P1 P1 P1 (P 1+P 2) P1 P1
For shear and
SR SR w SR SR w
w
bearing
1.5d 1.5d
Load
Design loads
category
w = 1.25 G 1 w = 1.25 G 1 w = 1.25 (G 1 + Q 4)
1 P 1 = 1.25 G 2 P 1 = 1.25 G 2
P 2 = 1.25 G 3
2 w = 1.25 (G 1 + Q 4) + 1.5 Q5
w = 1.25 G 1 w = 1.25 G 1
3 P 1 = 1.25 G 2 + 1.5 Q 1 P 1 = 1.25 G 2 + 1.5 Q 1 w = 1.25 (G 1 + Q 4) + 1.5 Q3
P 2 = 1.25 G 3 + 1.5 Q 2
w = 1.25 G 1 w = 1.25 G 1
P 1 = 1.25 G 2 + W U1 ↓ P 1 = 1.25 G 2 + W U1 ↓
P 2 = 1.25 G 3 + W U2 ↓
4
w = 0.8 G 1 w = 0.8 G 1
P 1 = 0.8 G 2 + W U1 ↑ P 1 = 0.8 G 2 + W U1 ↑
P 2 = 0.8 G 3 + W U2 ↑
NOTE: S R is rafter spacing, either 0.6 m or 1.2 m.
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TABLE 3.4.6
LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR STRENGTH
Load category Load duration factor (k 1 )
1 0.57
2 0.80
3 0.94
4 1.15
TABLE 3.4.7
NET PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS FOR LINTELS
Wind classification C pt
N1 to N4
+0.7, –1.1
C1 to C3
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TABLE 3.4.8
STRUCTURAL MODELS AND LOAD CATEGORIES SERVICEABILITY
Structural model
Load Lintels in single or upper storey walls
category Lintels in lower storey walls
Lintels supporting of two storeys
Common lintels
concentrated roof loads
(G 2+G 3)
G2 G2 G2 G2 G2
SR SR G1 SR SR G1 G 1 +Q4
Q1 Q1 (Q 1+Q 2)
Q1 Q1 Q1 Q3
SR SR SR SR
2
Q5
(W S1+W S2)
W S1 W S1 W S1 W S1 W S1
SR SR SR SR
4
TABLE 3.4.9
LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR DEFORMATION
TABLE 3.4.10
LIMITS ON DEFLECTION
1 Span/300 or 10 mm max.
2 Span/250 or 15 mm max.
3 Span/360 or 10 mm max.
4 Span/200
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S E C T IO N 4 D E S IG N O F F LO OR M E M BE R S
Loadbearing wall
Jo
ist
sp
an
g
Jo a cin
ist sp
sp i st
an Jo
TABLE 4.1.1
DEAD LOADS
Distributed load, G1 Concentrated load, G2
Source of load
(kN/m) (kN)
Floor only:
2
— floor mass up to 40 kg/m 0.4 S + self weight 0
2
— floor mass up to 100 kg/m 1.0 S + self weight 0
Loadbearing walls supporting roof loads. Wall
perpendicular to joists but offset from supports:
— tile roof — (RLW × 0.9 + 0.4) S
— sheet roof — (RLW × 0.4 + 0.4) S
NOTES:
1 S = spacing of joists in metres and RLW = roof load width in metres.
2 For any particular case, combine the loads from each source to obtain the total.
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(b) Live Loads — Table 4.1.2 gives equations for the determination of distributed live
loads (Q1 to Q4) and concentrated live loads (Q5 and Q6 ).
For the determination of the concentrated live load (Q5 ), a load distribution factor
(g42) is considered to apply for the joist grid system as follows:
(i) For bending — the value of the load distribution factor g 42 , for concentrated
loads applied anywhere within the middle half of the floor joist span and at
least two joists in from the edge is determined in accordance with the
requirements of AS 1720.1 assuming the crossing member is flooring of the
following nominal rigidity:
For joist spacing ≤ 450 mm, E c I c = 1.72 × 10 × L (Nmm ) and n c = 1.0.
6 2
(A)
For joist spacing > 450 mm but ≤600 mm, E c I c = 2.66 × 10 × L (Nmm )
6 2
(B)
and nc = 1.0.
where
E cIc = flexural rigidity of the flooring
L = span of floor joists, in mm
nc = number of crossing members (flooring)
(ii) For shear and bearing — g 42 = 1.0.
TABLE 4.1.2
LIVE LOADS
Type of load Load Unit
Permanent
Q1 = 0.5 S kN/m
— UDL
Transient
— UDL (houses) Q2 = 1.5 S kN/m
— Partial UDL Q3 = 0.75 S kN/m
— UDL (balcony or decks) Q4 = 3.0 S kN/m
— Conc. (houses) Q5 = g 42 × 1.8 kN
— Balcony line load Q6 = 1.5 S kN
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TABLE 4.1.3
STRUCTURAL MODELS AND LOAD CATEGORIES — STRENGTH
Load
Single span Continuous span Overhang (cantilevered)
category
1.25G2* 1.25G2*
1.25(G1 + Q1) 1.25(G1 + Q1) 1.25(G1+ Q1)
1.25G1 + 1.5Q2
0.8G1
100
For deck joists only: For deck joists only:
* Concentrated loads, G 2 and Q5, are considered applied at mid-span (as shown) for bending, or at 1.5d from supports
for shear, or at supports for bearing. G 2 does not apply where joists do not support loadbearing walls perpendicular
to the joists.
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TABLE 4.1.4
LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR STRENGTH
Load category Load duration factor (k 1 )
1 0.57
2 0.80
3 0.94
TABLE 4.1.5
STRUCTURAL MODELS AND LOAD CATEGORIES — SERVICEABILITY
Load
Single span Continuous span Overhang (cantilevered)
category
G2 G2
G1 + Q1 G1 + Q1 G1 + Q1
Q2 Q3 Q2 Q2
2 Q6
100
Q7 Q7
3
L/2 L/2 L/2 L/2
TABLE 4.1.6
LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR DEFORMATION
Load duration factor ( j2)
Moisture content Load category 1 Load categories 2 and 3
(permanent loads) (transient loads)
Seasoned 2.0 1.0
Unseasoned 3.0 1.0
TABLE 4.1.7
LIMITS ON DEFLECTION
Limits on deflection
Load category
Single or continuous span Overhang (cantilever)
1 Span/300 or 15 mm max. Overhang/150* or 6 mm max.
2 Span/360 or 9 mm max. Overhang/180* or 4.5 mm max.
3 2 mm
* Where the deflection at the end of the cantilever is upwards, ignore the
overhang/150 or overhang/180 limit.
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4.2 BEARERS
4.2.1 Description
Bearers are beams providing direct support for floor joists but in addition may support loads
from loadbearing walls supporting roof loads and/or from upper storey floors.
Design includes consideration of single, continuous or cantilevered span applications.
Concentrated dead loads resulting from support to posts or intersecting loadbearing walls at
locations other than at or near bearer supports are not considered (see Figure 4.2).
Upper
floor
joist
Upper
floor joist
spacing
Floor Bottom
joist plate
Top
plate
Loadbearing
wall
Loadbearing
wall
Bottom
Floor bearer Bearer plate
span Bearer
Floor bearer span
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The loads used for determination of the design action effects are determined as follows:
(a) Dead loads — the uniformly distributed dead load (G) for each bearer type is
obtained by summing the loads from each applicable load source. Loads used for each
load source are given in Table 4.2.1.
TABLE 4.2.1
DEAD LOADS
Source of load Distributed dead load, G (kN/m)
Bearer supporting floor joists only. 0.4 (FLW) + 0.025 (FLW) 2 + self weight
Add the following, as applicable:
(a) Support to parallel loadbearing walls
— single storey 0.4
— double storey 0.8
(b) Support to roofs
— sheet roof 0.4 (RLW)
— tile roof 0.9 (RLW)
2
(c) Support to floor above 0.4 (FLW) + 0.025 (FLW)
LEGEND:
FLW = floor load width, in metres, for the relevant floor
RLW = roof load width, in metres, for the roof supported by the bearer
(b) Live loads — distributed live loads Q1 , Q2 , Q4 and Q5 and concentrated live loads Q3
and Q6 are determined for each application, as appropriate, using the equations given
in Table 4.2.2.
TABLE 4.2.2
LIVE LOADS
Live load and application Load
Permanent
— due to floor directly supported (kN/m) Q 1 = 0.5 (FLW) 1
— due to floor above, if applicable (kN/m) + 0.5 (FLW) 2
Transient
(a) Distributed load
— due to floor directly supported (kN/m) Q 2 = 1.5 (FLW) 1
— due to floor above, if applicable (kN/m) + 0.75 (FLW) 2
(b) Concentrated load (kN) Q 3 = 1.8
(c) Cantilevered bearers supporting balcony
— distributed balcony load (kN/m) Q 4 = 3.0 (FLW) 1
— distributed back-span load (kN/m) Q 5 = 0.75 (FLW) 1
— balcony line load (kN) Q 6 = 1.5 (FLW) 1
(d) Distributed load for decks Q 7 = 3.0 (FLW) 1
LEGEND:
(FLW) 1 = floor load width, in metres, for the directly supported floor
(FLW) 2 = floor load width, in metres, for a supported floor above
NOTE: Roof live loads are not considered to be applied at the same time as full
floor live load.
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TABLE 4.2.3
STRUCTURAL MODELS AND LOAD CATEGORIES — STRENGTH
Load
Single span Continuous span Cantilevered
category
1.25(G +Q1) 1.25(G +Q1) 1.25(G +Q1)
2 1.25G +1.5Q2
0.8G
NOTE: Concentrated load, Q3 is considered applied at midspan (as shown) for bending, or at 1.5d from supports for
shear, or at supports for bearing.
TABLE 4.2.4
LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR STRENGTH
Load category Load duration factor (k 1 )
1 0.57
2 0.80
3 0.94
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(b) Live Loads — uniformly distributed live loads (Q1 , Q2 and Q3 ) and concentrated live
loads (Q4 and Q5) are determined as specified in Table 4.2.5.
TABLE 4.2.5
LIVE LOADS—SERVICEABILITY
Type of load Load
Permanent:
— due to floor directly supported (kN/m) Q 1 = 0.5 (FLW) 1
— due to floor above, if applicable (kN/m) + 0.5 (FLW) 2
Transient (see Note below)
(a) Distributed load (kN/m) Q 2 = 1.5 (FLW)1
Q 3 = 0.75 (FLW)1
(b) Concentrated load (kN) Q 4 = 1.8
(c) Balcony line load (kN) Q 5 = 1.5 (FLW)1
LEGEND:
(FLW) 1 = floor load width, in metres, for the floor directly supported by the bearer
(FLW) 2 = floor load width, in metres, for floor above, if applicable
NOTE: Only the transient live load on the floor directly supported is considered.
TABLE 4.2.6
STRUCTURAL MODELS AND LOAD CATEGORIES — SERVICEABILITY
Load
Single span Continuous span Cantilevered
category
G + Q1 G + Q1 G + Q1
1
Q2 Q3 Q2 Q2
2 Q4 Q4 Q5
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LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR DEFORMATION
TABLE 4.2.8
LIMITS ON DEFLECTION
Limits on deflection
Load category
Single or continuous span Overhang (cantilever)
1 Span/300 or 12 mm max. Overhang/150* or 6 mm max.
2 Span/360 or 9 mm max. Overhang/180* or 4.5 mm max.
* Where the deflection at the end of the cantilever is upwards, ignore the
overhang/150 or overhang/180 limits.
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TABLE 5.1
NET PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS FOR ROOF BATTENS—UPLIFT
C pt
Wind classification
General areas Areas within 1.2 m of an edge
N1 to N4 1.1 2.0
C1 to C3 1.6 2.5
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(b) Roof frame to wall or directly to floor frame or slab The net uplift pressure at each
tie-down, p u* (kPa), is given by the following equation:
pu * = qu Cpt – 0.8 G . . . 5.2.1(2)
where
Cpt = net pressure coefficient for roof uplift as given in Table 5.2.
G = dead load of roof taken as 0.4 kPa for sheet roofs, or 0.9 kPa for tile
roofs
TABLE 5.2
NET PRESSSURE COEFFICIENTS FOR ROOF UPLIFT
A1
Wind C pt
classification Tile roof Sheet roof
N1 and N2 0.9 1.1
N3 and N4 1.1 1.1
C1 to C3 1.6 1.6
TABLE 5.3
INTERNAL PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS FOR DETERMINATION OF NET
UPLIFT PRESSURE
TABLE 5.4
DEAD LOAD AND PERMANENT LIVE LOAD RESISTING UPLIFT
PERMANENT LIVE
DEAD LOAD (G),
LOCATION LOAD (Q P ),
KPA
KPA
Sheet roof 0.4 + 2/W
Bottom plate level 0
Single or upper Tile roof 0.9 + 2/W
storey Sheet roof 0.8 + 2/W
Subfloor level 0.5
Tile roof 1.3 + 2/W
Sheet roof 0.8 + 4/W
Bottom plate level 0.5
Lower storey Tile roof 1.3 + 4/W
of two storeys Sheet roof 1.2 + 4/W
Subfloor level 1.0
Tile roof 1.7 + 4/W
(b) pu*2 =
K c qu
W 2
[C ptw h
2
( )( ) ( )(
− C pe1 − C pi 0.75h 2 − 2hr h − hr2 − C pe2 − C pi 0.25h 2 + 2hr h + hr2 )]
− 0.8 (G + Qp ) . . . 5.2.2(2)
where
Kc = 0.8, pressure combination factor applicable where the action effect
arises from pressure on two or more surfaces
Cptw = combined pressure coefficient for the windward and leeward walls from
Table 5.5 according to roof pitch (α)
Cpe1 = external pressure coefficient for the windward roof slope from Table 5.6
according to roof slope (α) and h/W ratio
Cpe2 = external pressure coefficient for the leeward roof slope from Table 5.7
according to roof slope (α) and h/W ratio
Cpi = internal pressure coefficient from Table 5.3 according to wind
classification and location where net uplift pressure is being determined
h = height from lowest floor to single or upper storey ceiling level for single
or two storey, respectively
hr = (W/2) tanα, where W is width across the outer walls and α is roof pitch
(see Figure 5.1)
G = dead load resisting uplift from Table 5.4 according to level where net
uplift is being determined
Qp = permanent floor live load resisting uplift from Table 5.4 according to
level where net uplift is being determined
W = overall width across external walls (see Figure 5.1)
TABLE 5.5
COMBINED PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS FOR WINDWARD
AND LEEWARD WALLS ( θ = 0°° )
α)
Roof pitch (α α < 10° 10° ≤ α ≤ 15° α = 20° α ≥ 25°
Pressure coefficient (Cptw ) 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.2
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TABLE 5.6
EXTERNAL PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS FOR WINDWARD
ROOF areas
Pressure coefficient (Cpe1)
h/W
α)
Roof pitch (α
ratio
< 10°° 10°° 15°° 20°° 25°° 30°° 35°°
−0.9 −0.7 –0.5 –0.3 –0.2 –0.2
≤0.25 or or or or or or +0.4
−0.4 −0.4 0 +0.2 +0.3 +0.3
–0.9 –0.9 –0.7 –0.4 –0.3 –0.2 –0.2
0.5 or or or or or or or
–0.4 –0.4 +0.3 0 +0.2 +0.2 +0.3
–1.3 –1.3 –1.0 –0.7 –0.5 –0.3 –0.2
≥1.0 or or or or or or or
–0.3 –0.6 –0.5 –0.3 0 +0.2 +0.2
NOTES:
1 Where two values are given, both values are considered.
2 Values interpolated either between first given values or second given values; not
between first and second given values.
TABLE 5.7
EXTERNAL PRESSURE COEFFICIENTs FOR LEEWARD
ROOF areas
Pressure coefficient (C pe2)
h/W ratio α)
Roof pitch (α
< 10°° 10°° 15°° ≥ 20°°
≤0.25 –0.3 –0.3 –0.5 –0.6
0.5 –0.5 –0.5 –0.5 –0.6
≥1.0 –0.7 –0.7 –0.6 –0.6
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C p e1 C pe2
hr
a
C pi C pi
C pi C pi
h
Single or upper storey
bottom plate level
C ptw W
C p e1 C pe2
hr
a
C pi C pi
C pi C pi C pi
h
Single or upper storey
subfloor level
C ptw W
C p e1 C pe2
hr
a
C pi C pi
C pi C pi C pi
h
C pi C pi C pi
Lower storey of two-storey
bottom plate level
C ptw W
C p e1 C pe2
hr
a
C pi C pi
C pi C pi C pi
h
C pi C pi C pi
Lower storey of two-storey
subfloor level
C ptw W
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S E C T ION 6 P R E S S UR ES F OR
DETERM INAT IO N O F RACKIN G FORCES
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(e) A pressure combination factor Kc = 0.8 is applied where the load effect is the result of
the combination of pressures on two or more surfaces. (Kc is not applied in
combination with the area reduction factor (Ka ).)
(f) The assumed combined pressure coefficients for the windward and leeward walls
(Cpt,wall) for wind directions θ = 0° and θ = 90° are given in Table 6.1 and Table 6.2,
respectively.
(g) The assumed combined pressure coefficients for the windward and leeward roofs
(Cpt,roof) for wind parallel to the slope (pitch) of roof are given in Table 6.3.
Projected areas
for determination Hips
of singl e or upper (if hi p-ended roof)
storey racking loads
Ceiling
Floor
Ceili ng
Floor
θ = 0°
Hips
(if hi p-ended roof)
Ridge
θ = 90°
Pl an
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TABLE 6.1
COMBINED PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS FOR WALLS—WIND
DIRECTION PARALLEL TO ROOF SLOPE*
α)
Roof pitch (α α < 10° 10° ≤ α ≤ 15° α = 20° α ≥ 25°
C pt, wall 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.2
* For θ = 0° and for hip ends, θ = 90°.
TABLE 6.2
COMBINED PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS FOR WALLS—
WIND DIRECTION PERPENDICULAR TO ROOF SLOPE*
d/b ≤1 2 ≥4
C pt, wall 1.2 1.0 0.9
* For θ = 90° for gable or skillion roof ends.
TABLE 6.3
COMBINED PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS FOR ROOFS—WIND
DIRECTION PARALLEL TO ROOF SLOPE*
Cpt, roof
Ratio h/d α)
Roof pitch (α
< 10° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° 35°
≤0.25 0 0 +0.5 +0.8 +0.9 +0.9 +1.0
0.5 0 +0.1 +0.2 +0.6 +0.8 +0.8 +0.9
≥1.0 0 +0.1 +0.1 +0.3 +0.6 +0.8 +0.8
* For θ = 0° and for hip ends, θ = 90°
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Wind Wind
direction direction
Wind direction
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Wind direction
direction Wind direction
FIGURE 6.2 FLAT WALL SURFACES — GABLE AND SKILLION ROOF ENDS
6.2.2 For side elevations, single or upper storey, gable or hip-ended roofs
The equivalent pressure (p) for the projected areas shown in Figure 6.3 for calculation of
the racking load for bracing in single or upper storey walls is determined from the
following equation:
p = qu K c [C pt, wall (H u / 2) + C pt, roof (W/2) tan α] . . . 6.2(2)
( H u / 2) + (W/2) tan α
where
Cpt,wall = value from Table 6.1 for roof pitch, α
Cpt, roof = value from Table 6.3, for roof pitch α, and assuming (h/d) = (Hu /W).
Kc = 0.8, pressure combination factor
NOTES:
1 The assumption that h/d = H u/W maximizes the assumed combined pressure coefficients for
the roof.
2 The reduction in projected area for hip-ended roofs has been ignored in the determination of
the equivalent pressures to be applied to the projected areas corresponding to either hip or
gable ended roofs.
W
Wind
Wind di rection W
di rection
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6.2.3 Side elevation, lower storey of two storeys or subfloor, gable or hip-ended roof
The pressure (p) on the projected area shown in Figure 6.4 for calculation of the racking
force for bracing in the lower storey of two-storey walls is determined from the following
equation:
q K [C ( H u + H F + H L / 2) + C pt, roof (W/2) tan α]
p = u u pt, wall . . . 6.2(3)
( H u + H F + H L / 2) + (W/2) tan α
where
Cpt,wall = value determined from Table 6.1 for roof pitch (α)
Cpt,roof = value determined from Table 6.3 for roof pitch (α) and assuming
(h/d) = (Hu + HF + HL)/W
Kc = 0.8, pressure combination factor
NOTES:
1 The assumption that h/d = (H u + H F + H L)/W maximizes the assumed combined pressure
coefficients for the roof.
2 The reduction in projected area for hip-ended roofs has been ignored in the determination of
equivalent pressures to be applied for projected areas for either hip- or gable-ended roofs.
W
Wind Wind W
direction direction
W Wind
direction
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APPENDIX A
CHARACTERISTIC BEAM SHEAR STRENGTHS FOR F-GRADES
(Normative)
The characteristic beam shear strengths for F-grades given in Table A1 have been used for
the calculation of beam shear capacity. The adoption of these characteristic beam shear
strengths is deemed to satisfy an acceptable level of safety when applied for the design of
structural members contained in this Standard.
TABLE A1
CHARACTERISTIC BEAM SHEAR STRENGTHS FOR F-GRADES
F34 6.3 —
F27 5.9 —
F22 5.6 —
F17 5.2 —
F14 4.8 7.6
F11 4.7 6.8
F8 4.2 5.2
F7 — 4.4
F5 — 3.7
F4 — 3.1
NOTES:
1 Use of the characteristic beam shear strength values in AS 1720.1 results in some
wall plates and continuous span bearers being design critical for shear for spans
and loadings for which there has been considerable experience of successful use.
2 It is commonly observed in testing of timber beams that it is difficult to induce a
shear mode of failure.
3 In-grade testing of a range of species and grades confirm that the characteristic
values for beam shear given in AS 1720.1 for F-grades are conservative.
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APPENDIX B
WIND CLASSIFICATIONS AND DYNAMIC GUST PRESSURES
(Normative)
B1 WIND CLASSIFICATIONS
The span tables, racking pressures and uplift forces given in this Standard, AS 1684.2 and
AS 1684.3, have been determined for wind classifications
(a) N1 to N4 applicable for non-cyclonic regions A and B; and
(b) C1, C2, and C3 for cyclonic regions.
The wind classifications correspond to bands of design wind speed for the ultimate and
serviceability limit state. Wind classifications corresponding to the maximum design wind
speeds for the ultimate and serviceability limit states are given in Table B1.
TABLE B1
WIND CLASSIFICATIONS
Maximum design wind speed (m/s) Wind classification
Ultimate limit state Serviceability limit state Non-cyclonic Cyclonic
34 26 N1
40 26 N2
50 32 N3 C1
61 39 N4 C2
74 47 C3
NOTES:
1 The above wind classifications have been adopted from AS 4055.
2 AS 1684.2, AS 1684.3 and AS 1684.4 permit the above classifications to be adopted
for design wind speeds up to 5% greater than the maximum values given for each
classification.
TABLE B2
FREE STREAM DYNAMIC GUST PRESSURES
Wind classification Free stream dynamic pressure, kPa
Regions A and B Regions C and D Ultimate limit state (q u) Serviceability limit state (q s)
N1 0.69 0.41
N2 0.96 0.41
N3 C1 1.50 0.61
N4 C2 2.23 0.91
— C3 3.29 1.33
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APPENDIX C
DESIGN OF OVERHANGS FOR PARALLEL BIRDSMOUTH NOTCHED
RAFTERS
(Normative)
C1 GENERAL
Rafters are often birdsmouth-notched at their lower support point so as to provide bearing
to a wall and to permit an overhang.
The following design method, which differs from that given for notches in AS 1720.1,
applies for birdsmouth notches to a maximum depth of one third of the rafter depth.
Further, the following design method includes for the load sharing effect obtained when the
overhanging ends of parallel rafters are attached to a fascia and the connection and fascia
are capable of transferring load to adjacent rafters.
d dn
d notch ≤ d/3
Birdsmouth M*
notch
V*
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+ ≤ φ g50 k1 k4 k6 f sj′ . . . C4.3(1)
bd n2 bd n
where
b = breadth of the rafter
dn = net depth of rafter above the notch
φ = capacity factor, given in AS 1720.1
k1, k4, k6 = modification factors given in AS 1720.1
f sj′ = characteristic shear strength at joint details
g50 = coefficient for birdsmouth notch.
= 18/(d 0.333)
*
If, according to the sign convention shown in Figure C1, M is negative, it may be taken as
*
zero in the application of Equation C4.3(1). Similarly, if V is positive, it may also be taken
as zero in the application of Equation C4.3(1).
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CORRECTION
Published on 2002-02-26.
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