Dissertation
Improved design of roof drainage systems with box gutters, overflows and downpipes
University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Sunshine Coast
2020
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25907/00218
Abstract
This study evaluates the adequacy of current design guidelines for roof drainage systems with box gutters, overflows and downpipes and provides recommendations for improvements. Roof drainage systems are a crucial component of the building envelope, which protects the structure and contents from water damage. However, compared to the scope of applications in the built environment, investigations into the operational performance of roof drainage systems and their sensitivity to extreme rainfall events are relatively limited. This presentation reports the findings of a full-scale empirical test of a complete box gutter roof drainage system and is likely to be one of very few such investigations undertaken. This study is situated within the fields of hydraulics, hydrology and building regulations.
Details
- Title
- Improved design of roof drainage systems with box gutters, overflows and downpipes
- Authors
- Luke Verstraten
- Contributors
- Graham Ashford (Supervisor)
- Awarding institution
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- DOI
- 10.25907/00218
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; USC Business School - Legacy; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450851102621
- Output Type
- Dissertation
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