Vandalism loads in Australian codes
Vandalism loads in Australian codes
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Are vandalism loads specified in an Australian standard, or other document from a weighty source? I'm referring to miscellaneous items installed in public spaces that you mightn't call 'a structure'.
In absence of anything better, I'd currently go for AS1170.1 roof type R1 for vertical loads, although this doesn't really account for deliberate attempts to damage something; and RMS Bridge Technical Direction 2012/01 for horizontal loads. But I'm after better.
Failing Aus codes, international codes/references appreciated.
In absence of anything better, I'd currently go for AS1170.1 roof type R1 for vertical loads, although this doesn't really account for deliberate attempts to damage something; and RMS Bridge Technical Direction 2012/01 for horizontal loads. But I'm after better.
Failing Aus codes, international codes/references appreciated.





RE: Vandalism loads in Australian codes
Talked to the chair of the AS loading committees and he does not either and suggested it is a good time to use engineering judgement for the vandalism situation you are expecting, somewhere between application of a sledge hammer to small thermonuclear device!
RE: Vandalism loads in Australian codes
RE: Vandalism loads in Australian codes