Study of wind loads on US and AU roofing tile systems (Old ID 23540)
Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety
Role
Principal Investigator
Description
Due to the porous nature of roofing tile systems, pressure equalization effects must be considered in estimating wind-induced loads. However, these effects (and therefore net wind loading) are not well understood for various roof zones and the range of tile configurations in the global housing market. To better characterize these effects, IBHS will conduct full-scale wind tunnel testing on North American and Australian roofing tile systems. The CTS will assist with testing design, data analysis and reporting.
Date
15 Jul 2017 - 30 Nov 2018
Project Type
CONTRACT_RESEARCH
Keywords
Wind Loads;roofing tiles;Housing;codes and standards
Funding Body
Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety
Amount
19634
Project Team
John Ginger;David Henderson