Reconstruction of school building with improved wind mitigation standard

Description

1. Full reconstruction of school structure which was completely destroyed by high winds

2. Wind resilience measures used include: use of thicker 0.38mm zinc roofing, fastened with screws at critical edges and ribbed roofing nails elsewhere to ensure no vibrational movement during high winds. Metal plates used to strengthen critical points on truss and rafter structures. Reinforcement bars extending from vertical wall columns secured to truss structure.

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Geert Westerhuis

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