Commercial Framing Systems - Ullrich Aluminium

DESIGNALUMINIUMSection No:Page No:Date:Replaces:2101.05.052003 EDITIONRESPONSIBILITYThere are three prime areas of responsibility identified in the process ofspecifying, supplying and installing windows. To comply with therequirements the following procedure should be adhered to.• Firstly, the designer must provide the builder with the windclassification or loading applicable to the building• Secondly, the window manufacturer must be able to certify thatthe windows supplied will meet the specified performance.• Thirdly, the builder must ensure that the windows as supplied arelabelled or certified to the specific ratings and installed inaccordance with manufacturers installation instructions.Note: The fabricator SHOULD NOT determine the wind pressure, asthey are not qualified.RECOMMENDATIONThese tables and graphs in this manual are presented as a quick method ofcalculating the approximate structural performance of any given systemwith basic site conditions. For borderline or unusual cases, UllrichAluminium recommends that a qualified structural engineer check calculations.Any assistance, information or recommendation supplied by UllrichAluminium is given in good faith and believed to be appropriate for theapplication, however without any liability or responsibility on UllrichAluminium’s part.AUSTRALIAN STANDARDSAS 2047 – 1999AS 1170 . 2-2002AS 4055Windows in BuildingsSelection and InstallationSAA Loading Code - Wind LoadsWind loads for housing