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GLOSSARY
Cp,n
Net pressure coefficient acting normal to the surface for canopies, freestanding 
roofs, walls, and the like (as defined in AS/NZS 1170.2:2021)
Roof Slope
The angle of the roof from its peak to its lowest point
Cyclonic Region
refer to Step 1 Wind Speed Determination
NonTrafficable
Not designed for direct foot traffic and requires a temporary walkway for 
maintenance access.
NonCyclonic Region
Refer to Step 1 Wind Speed Determination
Beam Load Widths
Is the (uplift) load on the beam. For simple awnings it is 50% of the roof sheeting 
span plus the overhang
Uplift Loads on the Beam
Is determined by a combination of the following factors, Beam Load Width, 
Awning Style and the Wind Category
Post Load Widths
The width of roof which is considered to act in loading the post. For simple 
awnings this is 50% of the roof sheeting plus any adjacent overhang that loads 
the beams connecting to the post
Uplift Loads on the Post
Is a force that consists of a combination of uplift force on the beam and the load 
width of the post
Hold Down Capacity
The maximum uplift capacity that the foundation can resist
SHS Post
Is a commonly used term for a Square Hollow Section steel post
DeltaXtremeBeamâ„¢
A two (2) piece roll-formed beam (RFB) designed for larger spanning
DeltaBeamâ„¢
Refers to either a two (2) piece roll-formed Steel Beam (RFB) or an extruded 
Aluminium Beam
Receiver Channel
A roll formed channel that is attached to an existing structure into which the 
roofing sheet is then fixed
Flyover Bracket
Brackets attached to an existing structure that a beam is then attached to create 
a fixing point for the roof sheeting. These can be either on the form of a Flyover 
Extenda  Bracket or SHS uprights
KingPost Gable
A gable system utilizing a centre supporting King Post
Portal Gable
A rigid structural frame consisting essentially of two uprights connected at the 
top by a third member.

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