1.0 Scope of the ENDUROWALL Walling System Installation Manual
1.1 Scope summary
The ENDUROWALL® Walling System Installation Manual details the installation of steel frame walls within the following parameters.
| Components | Only ENDUROWALL® components made from genuine TRUECORE® steel that are manufactured using the ENDURO™ rollformer can be used. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Wind region | Erection details in this manual can be used to construct non-cyclonic or cyclonic buildings. For information about Australian wind values, see the table below. Important Cyclonic jobs are detailed differently to non-cyclonic jobs. If your job is situated in a cyclonic wind zone you must ensure your detailer holds an ENDUROFRAME® certification in the construction of cyclonic buildings.
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| Wind Class | Design Gust Wind Speed (Vh) at height (h) (m/sec) | ||
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| Regions A & B (non-cyclonic) | Regions C & D (cyclonic) | Serviceability Limit State (Vh,s) | Ultimate Limit State (Vh,u) |
| N1 | - | 26 | 34 |
| N2 | - | 26 | 40 |
| N3 | C1 | 32 | 50 |
| N4 | C2 | 39 | 61 |
| N5 | C3 | 47 | 74 |
| N6 | C4 | 55 | 86 |
Note
This table has been taken from Table 2.1 of AS4055:2006.
ENDUROWALL® components can be used for both sheet wall and brick veneer construction.
1.2 Product performance
The ENDUROWALL® wall framing system has been designed to comply with the relevant:
- Australian Standards from Standards Australia. See Standards Australia.
- Building Code of Australia from the Australian Building Codes Board. See Australian Building Codes Board.
The ENDUROWALL® wall framing system will perform in accordance with ENDUROWALL® design documentation provided it is installed in accordance with the recommendations and details set down in this manual and related references.
For more information about:
- ENDUROWALL® including technical support, see the ENDUROFRAME® website.
- Locations where where ENDUROFRAME® can be warranted, see TRUECORE® website.
1.3 Reference Standards
- AS/NZS 4600:2005 – Cold Formed Steel Structures
- AS/NZS 1170.0:2011 – Structural Design Actions, Part 0: General Principles
- AS/NZS 1170.1:2011 – Structural Design Actions, Part 1: Permanent, Imposed or Other Actions
- AS/NZS 1170.2 :2011 – Structural Design Actions, Part 2: Wind Actions
- AS 4055:2012 – Wind Loads for Housing
- AS1397:2011 – Continuous hot-dip metallic coated steel sheet and strip - Coatings of zinc and zinc alloyed with aluminium and magnesium
- NASH Standard Residential and Low Rise Steel Framing: Part 1, Design Criteria
1.4 Important notes to be read before commencing construction
These notes contain important information that must be read and understood before construction commences.
General notes:
This manual has been prepared for a range of roof framing designs using ENDUROWALL® building components manufactured or supplied by BlueScope Steel and its licensed manufacturers or dealers.
The ENDUROFRAME® Building System has been designed as a complete framing system.
All erection and connection details must be made in accordance with the relevant standard connection drawing details contained in either:
• This manual or its supplements
• Drawings output from the ENDUROCADD® software.Before you commence construction you should:
• Check with your local government authority to see if any form of prior permission or approval is required for your job.
• Seek advice from a suitably qualified engineer to verify the capacity of your existing structure to withstand any additional load arising from attached structures, if you want to build or construct any attached structure.
Note
You should also check with your local government authority to determine any specific requirements for attachments to existing structures.
Consult your nearest ENDUROFRAME® fabricator for information regarding maintenance, handling, storage and any other technical assistance you may require to ensure the maximum lifespan of your house frame.
Safety notes:
You must check with your local workplace health and safety authority to determine which safety measures need to be put in place prior to and during construction.
Important
Installers and erectors bear the responsibility of ensuring that local safe work practices are followed and the safety of the whole site is maintained at all times.
You must develop a safety management plan to cover key risks before commencing any fabrication or construction. Key risks include, but are not limited to:
• Working at heights
• Electrical safety
• Cuts and scratches.You must consider and install appropriate safety equipment to manage identified risks. Safety equipment that may include, but is not limited to:
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection (when using power tools) and sunscreen
• Appropriate fall protection equipment including guard rails, scaffolds, ladders, elevated platforms, safety mesh, and fall restraint harnesses.You must establish temporary earth during the construction of steel frames and permanent earth upon job completion in accordance with the requirements of local electrical authorities.
You must install nylon grommets into steel wall frames for running electrical cabling.
You should seek specialist advice where insufficient detail is included in this manual for your project.
1.5 Disclaimer
Date of Issue
BlueScope Steel may make changes to this Manual in its sole discretion. You should check you are using the current version of the Manual before commencing construction. Refer to the ENDUROFRAME® website for the latest version.
Conditions of Use
If you use this Manual, you acknowledge and agree that your use is subject to the terms and conditions in this Manual. BlueScope Steel, its agents, officers, employees, subcontractors or consultants make no representations, either expressed or implied, as to the suitability of the information and data in this Manual for your particular purposes. It is your responsibility to ensure the design you use is appropriate for your needs, the products you have purchased, your site and structural limitations and your building and construction capabilities. It is recommended that you obtain qualified expert advice.
Use of Genuine Materials
Structures in this Manual should only be built or constructed using ENDUROWALL® components made from TRUECORE® steel manufactured with the ENDURO™ rollformer, or recommended third party products. Except as otherwise provided in these terms, any warranties only apply to you (if at all) if you use the genuine BlueScope Steel TRUECORE® steel or recommended third party products and method of construction.
Check Delivery
It is important that you check all materials delivered to site against your invoice before you use them in your building or construction to ensure all components have arrived, are of the appropriate quality and are ready for installation.
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