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Wind loading and fatigue behavior of fixings and bonding of roof coverings

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Abstract
The wind action on typical roofing systems for flat roofed buildings, i.e., loose laid, mechanically fixed roofing membranes and cold bonding of such roofing membranes is described. The fatigue behavior of such roofing systems is given. Loading cycles for proof testing ofthose roofing systems and results of proof testing and forensic testing are presented.
Date
0/1988
Author(s)
H Hergardt; C Kramer
Page(s)
Keyword(s)
wind load; fatigue; flat roof; mechanical attachment; cold bond; load cycle


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