Technical and research – YIR 2024-2025

AS 4100

Work started in 2024 on an ASI-proposed revision of AS 4100 Steel structures. Various working groups are providing input. AS 4100 sets out minimum requirements for the design, fabrication, erection, and modification of steelwork in structures. ASI’s Dr Peter Key is the drafting leader for the project. 

AS 4055

2024-2025 saw development work near testing stage on an ASI-supported AS 4055 Wind loads for housing option for site checks.

AS/NZS 3500.3 

A revised version of AS/NZS 3500.3 Plumbing and drainage – Stormwater drainage was published in April 2025. The revisions of this important standard include much-needed clarification on the design of roof valley and eaves gutters, which has been widely welcomed by the metal roofing industry. The project proposal was initiated and funded by ASI roll former members. 

HB 39

ASI is working with roll forming members to progress a long overdue revision of HB 39 Installation code for metal roof and wall cladding. The draft project proposal has been released for public comment.

Steel Research Hub – University of Wollongong

ASI attended the Steel Research Hub in 2024-2025 to discuss content for a new round of research starting in 2027. ASI continues to chair the Steel Research Hub Advisory Committee.  

Technical Note 18

ASI published Technical Note 018 Ascertaining Compliance of Structural Steel. For details, see: https://www.steel.org.au/resources/tech-notes/.

ASI Steel Industry Capability document

ASI revised the ASI Steel Industry Capability document, which was published as version 3.0. Almost every section has been updated and revised, including new case studies. For details, see: https://www.steel.org.au/about-us/our-industry/australian-steel-industry-capability-and-capacity/

Australian Standards committees

ASI continued to represent the industry on a wide range of Australian Standards committees in 2024-2025. For details, see: https://www.steel.org.au/what-we-do/representation-and-memberships/.

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