| Barge | In commercial construction in Australia, a barge is a temporary, elevated platform used to support construction equipment and materials during the construction of buildings, bridges, and other structures. It is typically made of steel or timber and is designed to be placed on water, such as a river or lake, to provide access to areas that are difficult to reach from land. The use of barges in commercial construction is governed by several Australian standards and Building Code of Australia (BCA) requirements. These include: Australian Standard AS 1170.5:2011 - Structural design actions - Wind actions: This standard provides guidelines for the design of structures to resist wind loads, including those on barges. It specifies the wind speeds and pressures that must be considered in the design of barges and the structures they support. Australian Standard AS 1170.6:2018 - Structural design actions - Earthquake actions in Australia: This standard provides guidelines for the design of structures to resist earthquake loads, including those on barges. It specifies the earthquake forces and accelerations that must be considered in the design of barges and the structures they support. Australian Standard AS 3997:2017 - Steel structures - Design of steel structures for temporary works: This standard provides guidelines for the design of steel structures used in temporary works, including barges. It specifies the design loads, material properties, and design procedures that must be considered in the design of steel barges. Building Code of Australia (BCA) Volume One - Part A2.2: This part of the BCA sets out the requirements for the design and construction of temporary structures, including barges. It specifies the design loads, material properties, and design procedures that must be considered in the design of barges and the structures they support. Building Code of Australia (BCA) Volume One - Part A3.2: This part of the BCA sets out the requirements for the design and construction of structures in flood-prone areas. It specifies the design loads, material properties, and design procedures that must be considered in the design of barges and the structures they support in flood-prone areas. |
