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CTG1001: An Overview of the New Zealand Steelwork Corrosion Coatings Guidelogin to downloadCoatings28-Nov-07Raed El Sarraf
This article provides an overview of the New Zealand Steelwork Corrosion Coatings Guide, HERA R4-133, (Clifton and El Sarraf, 2005) as well as the topics covered in the Guide. ...
CTG1002: How to Specify a Corrosion Protection Coating Systemlogin to downloadCoatings28-Nov-07Raed El Sarraf
This article provides a summary of the steps to specify a coatings system for a desired time to first maintenance. An example is given including maintenance recommendations. ...
HUS1001: Steel in Housing Web Design Aid Tutoriallogin to downloadHousing28-Nov-07Xiao Huantian
The purpose of Steel in Housing online design aid is to assist builders, draftspersons, engineers and architects to specify and use a range of pre-engineered structural steel beam solutions in various residential building applications. This tutorial uses a simple house ...
CTR1003: Qualificatin Level Descriptionslogin to downloadCareers & Training28-Nov-07Simon Keown
National Qualification Framework Level Descriptors The level descriptor matrix explains the level, processes, learning demand and application of standards registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). The descriptor is a guide to determine the level of a standard and how the ...
CTR2001: Techniques for the Assessment of Competencelogin to downloadCareers & Training28-Nov-07Simon Keown
There are two accepted forms of assessment, assessing practical performance (skills) and assessing theory (knowledge). For the assessment of skills the assessment can be on-job in an actual work situation or in a simulated environment. For the assessment of knowledge ...
CTR2002: What is Verification of Evidence?login to downloadCareers & Training28-Nov-07Simon Keown
Verification is the process of confirming a candidate’s ability to consistently meet the evidence requirements of the task as set down by the industry association and/or the New Zealand qualifications Authority (NZQA). A verifier’s role is to therefore provide proof that ...
CMP1002: Composite Steel Beam Behaviour with Precast Rib Flooringlogin to downloadComposite27-Nov-07Allistair Fussel
Floors consisting of precast ribs supported on structural steel beams and in situ structural topping are a common form of composite floor construction. In this article guidance is given on the modifications required to previously published design guidance for computing ...
MAT1001: Design Yield Stress vs Mill Certificate Yield Stresslogin to downloadMaterials27-Nov-07Clark Hyland
Occasionally the question is asked as to whether a steel that has been certified to a lower steel supply grade classification eg. G250 can be accepted as complying with a higher grade such as G300 on the basis that the ...
MAT1004: Non-Standard Plate and Large Hot Rolled Beam Availabilitylogin to downloadMaterials27-Nov-07Allistair Fussel
Bridge construction is a demanding application requiring heavy hot rolled and plate welded sections. These types of sections often fall outside the range of standard sections and plates held by local steel distributors. To aid bridge designers in their choice ...
MAT1003: Steel Availability in New Zealandlogin to downloadMaterials20-Nov-07Clark Hyland
There are three main purchase options for structural steel sections and plates in the New Zealand market depending on the project scale. The first and second ex - stock supply options are normally more costly than the third indent supply ...