General Design Principles and Wind Actions: Comparison between the Eurocode and the Australian Standards
Wiik, Susann (2010)
2010
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The subject of this thesis is a comparison between the Eurocode and the Australian Standards, in relation to actions on structures. The focus is on general design principles and wind actions.
The aim of this thesis is to facilitate the understanding of the differences between the two standards, regarding design procedures, factors affecting design actions, and reliability differentiation. This thesis was done in cooperation with SJE Consulting in Albury, Australia.
The thesis is based on in-depth studies of the two standards, and calculations of design situations in similar environments, using both standards. Additionally, the relation between the two standards and the International Standards, ISO, was researched.
Many similarities were found between the two standards, especially in regards to basic design philosophies and the implementation of safety factors. However, a few major differences can be seen, especially what concerns wind actions. Also, the complexity of the design process differs notably.
The aim of this thesis is to facilitate the understanding of the differences between the two standards, regarding design procedures, factors affecting design actions, and reliability differentiation. This thesis was done in cooperation with SJE Consulting in Albury, Australia.
The thesis is based on in-depth studies of the two standards, and calculations of design situations in similar environments, using both standards. Additionally, the relation between the two standards and the International Standards, ISO, was researched.
Many similarities were found between the two standards, especially in regards to basic design philosophies and the implementation of safety factors. However, a few major differences can be seen, especially what concerns wind actions. Also, the complexity of the design process differs notably.