Wind effects on buildings
With the help of BRANZ data, the Riskscape joint project between NIWA and GNS aims to better predict the costs of damaging wind events on buildings.
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With the help of BRANZ data, the Riskscape joint project between NIWA and GNS aims to better predict the costs of damaging wind events on buildings.
BRANZ Maps, a free online geographic information system (GIS) with information on New Zealand addresses, is now even more useful. You can access it from any mobile device to check wind zones and much more.
Ventilation is required to reduce moisture levels, but can too much subfloor ventilation reduce the effectiveness of underfloor insulation? BRANZ set out to find the answer.
BRANZ was on the ground in Northland last year, examining the effects of a storm on buildings. Roofs bore the brunt of the weather, with structures on exposed terrain the most vulnerable.
Strong wind causes damage to houses, particularly their roofs. A recent BRANZ study started by defining ‘extreme winds’ before developing retrofit solutions to ensure roofs on older houses are adequately secured.
The wind-induced motion performance of several buildings has been monitored, helping to produce an equation for use at the design stage to predict the potential for excessive motion.
There are sometimes significant discrepancies between the predicted and actual building sway in taller buildings. A new study aims to develop an improved methodology for wind design of buildings.
A research project is examining whether light-timber framed buildings built to Building Code requirements, particularly for wind, will be fit for purpose in the face of changing weather events.