Robustness in Structures

A best practice guide for Australian buildings offering advice, design methodologies and details for typical building types.

Considering robustness early in the design stages can result in a building with enhanced resistance to disproportionate collapse without significant impact on the structure or the time required for the design. This guide is intended to be a best practice guide for Australian timber buildings. It offers technical advice, design methodologies and details for typical building types. Examples on how robustness was considered on actual buildings are also provided.