During 2018 and 2019 the team at Rockhouse International engaged the professional and expert services of skilled structural engineers to put the revolutionary RockHouse construction system under the microscope.
Demonstrating a true show of faith, predominantly by throwing their design work wide open to the unforgiving scrutiny of Australia's world-renowned construction standards, RockHouse were confidently putting all their cards on the table.
Initial testing was undertaken under the direction and supervision of a Chartered Professional Member of the Institution of Engineers Australia, who carried out systematic analysis of the test results.
He issued a report titled “Report on Structural Testing of RockHouse Beams, Spreaders, Columns and Assemblies" which summarised that "the test results confirm that RockHouse building structures are inherently strong and exceed the minimum seismic code requirements for 3-storey buildings, and exceed the minimum cyclone (hurricane) code for 1 to 2-storey buildings depending on each building’s individual configuration".
The report documented the physical tests that were carried out to qualify the RockHouse
system's strength and capability as it relates to modern day building and construction standards.
"...RockHouse building structures are inherently strong and exceed the minimum seismic code requirements for 3-storey buildings, and exceed the minimum cyclone (hurricane) code for 1 to 2-storey buildings..."
Subsequent testing was carried out under the direction and supervision of a global firm of
professional consulting engineers to complete the structural evaluation of fully assembled
RockHouse structures. After final analysis of the test results was complete, a detailed report
and summary letter of certification were issued.
The report's findings were pleasing, although not surprising to the RockHouse team. The
building parts and assembly procedures associated with the RockHouse building method passed with flying colours.
Given that the structural testing failed to find fault in the inherent strengths and
appropriateness of the RockHouse building system, it can be deemed a great result for all
involved.
"The report's findings were pleasing, although not surprising to the RockHouse team..."
The enthusiasm around this forward-thinking concept continues to gain momentum and
excitement from those involved internally, colleagues such as engineers and builders that have been consulted and the wider industry overall.
If you want to know more, contact us today and our engineers will answer any questions that you need answered.
Rockhouse International
Unit 2B, 26 Production Avenue
Molendinar QLD 4214
Australia
Tel: +61 418 451 891
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