| A one day workshop held at the University of Sydney will introduce the new publication, "WIND LOADING HANDBOOK FOR AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND | |
| Venue | Lecture Theatre 024 The New Law Building, The University of Sydney, NSW |
| Date | Wed 22 Feb '12 08:00 AM Wed 22 Feb '12 05:00 PM |
| Members Cost | $600 |
| Non Members Cost | $600 |
| Event Contact | Steve Cochard |
| Contact Phone | 02 9351 3208 |
| Contact Email | AWES15@awes.org |
| Hosted By | AWES |
| Downloads | awes15_handbook.pdf(936KB) |
Background to AS/NZS1170.2 Wind Actions", and offer practicing engineers insight into the application of AS/NZS1170.2 and highlight updates in the new edition. Attendees will be led through the handbook by the authors, and will be given a copy of the handbook on the day.
Wind Loading Handbook Workshop Sessions:
S1: Introduction and wind speeds/multipliers
S2: Aerodynamic shape factors 1 - rectangular buildings
S3: Aerodynamic shape factors 2 - free walls and roofs, frames towers and members
S4: Dynamics - damping, along wind response and occupant perception
S5: Attachments to Buildings; Dynamics - cross-wind response; Interference.
S6: Q&A and forum
Registration details and more information can be found at the workshop website
Registration closes February 17th.
