Potential wind speed is just one of many factors taken into account when designing any building, including DomeShelter™ Fabric Structures.
The only thing you, the buyer need be aware of is that the wind region is an important factor and DomeShelter™ consultants will ensure your structure meets the standard required for the region where it is installed.
See map below for wind regions of Australia. (criteria may differ in other countries)
| Design working life 25yrs/Max avg height of 10m | ||||
| AUSTRALIAN WIND REGION | ULTIMATE REGIONAL WIND SPEED (km/h) | IMPORTANCE LEVEL | TERRAIN CATEGORY
| DESIGN WIND SPEED (km/h) |
| Region A | 162 | 1 | 2 | 148 |
| 2 | 2 | 155 | ||
| Region B | 205 | 1 | 2 | 164 |
| 2 | 2 | 178 | ||
| Region C | 248 | 1 | 2 | 202 |
| 2 | 2 | 219 | ||
| Region D | 316 | 1 | 2 | 250 |
| 2 | 2 | 273 | ||
* Region C – Cyclonic
* Region D – Severe Cyclonic
* Ultimate wind speeds as outlined in Australia New Zealand AS/NZS 1170.2:2011 (R2016) Structural design actions – Wind actions.
* Design Wind Speed is calculated using specific Design Criteria (Terrain Category, Importance Level etc) related your site requirements. An example is: Wind Region Reg B, Importance level 1, Terrain Category 2, Design working life of 25 years and maximum average height of 10m = Design Wind Speed 164km/h
Our designers will ask where your Shelter is to be located and take that and more into account when developing a certified engineering solution to ensure the Shelter is built in accordance with AS/NZS 1170.2:2011 (R2016)
Safety and integrity is paramount.
Click HERE for further information on DomeShelter Australia’s Fabric Shelter solutions, engineered to withstand up to Region D cyclonic winds.
