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The latest range of structures from
Moreton Hire launched at the Avalon
Airshow in Victoria, move beyond standard
A-Frame design and can be characterised
by unique shapes and rooflines.
From curved rooves with a 10m profile
to new linings for interior finishes, the
range offers clean lines, and will guarantee
a premium experience to visitors and
guests to any event, the company said.
The range includes The Hex; an
hexagonal shaped structure with a six
New structures with impact
point roofline. Ideal for those seeking
versatility, the design is modular and can
be used as a stand alone feature area or
joined together for more space. It comes
with solid walls or the option of a glass
finish and still maintains a seamless front
with clean lines. The Hex’s contained
footprint also means the structure can suit
a gamut of events and can be adapted and
fitted out to any specification.
Contact 07 3307 4444 or visit website:
www.moreton.net.au
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The Hex is an hexagonal shaped structure with a six point roofline
Standards Australia published ‘AS 4055
– 2012
Wind loads for housing’ in January
which is now referenced in the National
Construction Code 2013 edition.
“
This standard will be a fundamental
technical document for Australia’s
building and construction industry,”
Adrian O’Connell, General Manager of
Operations, Standards Australia said.
“
The standard specifies wind speed
classes for determining wind loads of
buildings.
“
The wind speed classes are for use in
the design and construction of housing,
and for manufacturing of residential
building products,” Mr O’Connell said.
“
The document aims to improve
the modelling of topographic effects.
Topography determines the effect of wind
on a house because of its location on a
New Australian Standard: Wind loads
for housing
hill, ridge or escarpment and considers its
height and slope.
“
The determination of wind speed
classes and the identification of
topographic effects, are fundamental to
design and construction of housing which
is resilient to extreme weather events,” Mr
O’Connell said.
“
Development of the revised edition
commenced with a joint meeting of
both relevant committees to ensure the
document was compatible with the AS/NZS
1170.2
structural actions standard. This is
important for consistency,” he said.
The standard was prepared by the
technical committee to supersede AS
4055—2006.
AS 4055 – 2012 Wind loads for
housing is available atwebsite:
www.saiglobal.com/shop
or at:
www.standards.org.au
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