AS 1684.4-2006

Important Note:

This is a traditional bound edition of the new AS 1684.4-2006.

Specifies requirements for building practice and for the selection, placement and fixing of the various structural elements used in the construction of timber-framed Class 1 and Class 10 buildings, as defined in the Building Code of Australia, for non-cyclonic wind classifications N1 and N2.

This Standard specifies requirements for building practice and for the selection, placement and fixing of the various structural elements used in the construction of timber-framed Class1 and Class10 Buildings as defined by the Building Code of Australia and within the limitations given in Clause1.4. The provisions of the Standard also apply to alterations and additions to these buildings.This Standard also provides building practice and procedures that assist in the correct specification and determination of timber members, bracing and connections, thereby minimizing the risk of creating an environment that may adversely affect the ultimate performance of the structure.This Standard may also be applicable to the design and construction of other classes of buildings where the design criteria, loadings and other parameters applicable to those classes of building are within the limitations of this Standard.NOTES:1 See AS1684.1 for details of design criteria, loadings and other parameters.2 Whilst this Standard may be used to design Class10 buildings, less conservative levels of design for this building class may be permitted by building regulations and other Australian Standards. Member Span Tables are given in AppendixA.

First published as AS 056-1946.
Second edition 1948.
Revised and redesignated as AS CA38-1971.
Revised and redesignated as AS 1684-1975.
Third edition 1992.
Revised and redesignated in part as AS 1684.4-1999.
Second edition 2006.