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Technical Paper

TR10 Supplement to P21: An evaluation method of P21 test results for use with NZS 3604:1990

Technical Recommendation 10 is published as a supplement to the 1988 edition of BRANZ P21 A wall bracing test and evaluation procedure. It provides a method of determining the bracing rating...
  • Product testing
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Research Report

SR41 Behaviour of annealed glass under simulated human impact

The safety of building occupants when glass fails under accidental human impact is of great concern. This report investigates the effects of glass thickness, pane geometry and size and the...
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Research Report

SR39 The behaviour of external glazing systems under seismic in-plane racking

Product Description The in-plane behaviour of external curtain wall glazing systems when buildings respond to seismic loading is not understood. This is a cause of great concern for the safety...
  • Seismic
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Research Report

SR35 Dynamic characteristics of New Zealand heavy floors

Product Description This work follows on from earlier work, which was a literature survey of design methods for floors subjected to occupant-induced vibrations. Although design methods were recommended, dynamic parameters...
  • Structural loads
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Research Report

SR31 A literature survey of design methods for floors subjected to occupant-induced vibrations

Product Description The use of high-strength building components and the utilisation of long-span composite constructions lead to noticeable floor vibrations in buildings. The desire of owners to have open-plan buildings...
  • Structural loads
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Research Report

SR29 Protected nailed gusset connections for glulam members

Product Description The fire performance of heavy glued laminated (glulam) timber members based on the sacrificial method of char is widely accepted. The performance of their mechanical connectors, possibly the...
  • Passive fire protection
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