Climate change has become one of the most pressing environmental concerns and the
greatest challenges to global infrastructure in society today. It has been proved by many …

The impact of climate change on building performance is anticipated to be significant,
affecting both present and future constructions on clay soils. In Australia, the Thornthwaite …

Expansive soils are found in most Australian states. In fact, it is estimated that 20% of surface
soils in Australia are categorized as moderate to highly expansive clays. Quaternary basalt …

For the purpose of residential slab and footing design, the Thornthwaite Moisture Index (TMI)
is used by AS2870-2011 to estimate the depth to which the in situ moisture content changes …

The vast majority of Australian homes were made of one-or two-storey brick veneer,
consisting of an internal timber structure covered with a single layer of brick on the outside …

ABSTRACT AS2870-1996 “Residential Slabs and Footings–Construction” correlates depths
of design suction change (Hs) to regional climatic zones as delineated by the Thornthwaite …

There is overwhelming evidence that climate change leads to a wide range of climatic and
weather changes that can affect the performance of built infrastructures. Climate change is …

ABSTRACT Thornthwaite Moisture Index (TMI) was introduced in 1948 as an index to
classify the climate condition of different areas. Since then it has been widely used in many …

The 1996 edition of AS2870" Residential Slabs and Footings-Construction" assigns design
suction change values according to regional climatic zones for Melbourne and Victoria …

Climate change has become one of the most pressing environmental concerns and the
greatest challenges to global infrastructure today. It has been demonstrated by many …